Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded 280.14 million tonnes of production in the first five months of the ongoing financial year, falling short of its target of 322.07 million tonnes. Coal dispatch during April to August stood at 299.73 million tonnes against the target of 360.13 million tonnes.
According to provisional data, several subsidiaries reported lower-than-target production. BCCL produced 13.62 MT against 18.81 MT, CCL 25.06 MT against 37.46 MT, and SECL 61.91 MT against 77.29 MT. ECL and MCL also fell short, while NCL slightly exceeded its target with 57.84 MT against 56.88 MT. WCL produced 22.62 MT against its 23.78 MT target.
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Underground Mines to Reopen, MDO model expanded
Coal India Chairman P.M. Prasad said that seven abandoned underground mines will be revived this year, expected to add around 9.5 million tonnes annually from FY 2025–26. In total, 32 mines have been identified for operation through the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model on a revenue-sharing basis.
LoI Issued for 28 Mines
Out of the 29 mines tendered, letters of intent have been issued for 28 mines with a combined rated capacity of 39.28 MTPA. Production from the seven underground mines, with a capacity of 9.51 MTPA, is expected to commence next fiscal. Officials believe the MDO model and reopening of old mines will help bridge production gaps in the coming years.
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