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In FY 2023-24, New Delhi coal production grew by 27% to 147 MT. Power sector mines increased by 19%, non-power by 63%, and commercial by 93%. Stakeholders' efforts strengthen energy security, fostering economic growth.
Steelmakers without captive mines seek a ban on iron ore exports to safeguard their industry, while iron ore producers oppose this move. Primary steel producers advocate for import restrictions on finished steel products to protect domestic steel production. The Indian Steel Association emphasizes the need to curb imports to maintain self-sufficiency in steel.
Increased captive mining is expected to partially replace imported coal, but face dirty-coal financing related woes and higher pricing due to auction premiums.
Coal India registered a growth of 12.82%, whereas Singareni Collieries and other captive mines registered a growth of 7.84% and 6.87%, respectively, in November
NTPC attributed engagement of high-capacity dumpers as well as increase in its existing fleet size of excavators to increase the coal production from its operational mines, , ntpc, coal production, Captive Mines