Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

Coal production rises by 9% in December 2022 to 82.87 MT

India's coal production increased by 9.2 per cent to 82.87 million tonne in December 2022 from 75.87 million tonne recorded during November 2022.

Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL

Komatsu India (KIPL) has introduced the super-giant water sprinkler model WT 80KL in India. This has been introduced as a retro fitment on 100 t (tonne) Komatsu dump truck model HD785-7 manufactured in Komatsu India’s manufacturing facility in Chennai.

Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL

This has been introduced as a retro fitment on 100 t (tonne) Komatsu dump truck model HD785-7.

Commercial coal mining can reduce coal import: CRISIL

The government’s move to open up commercial coal mining can halve the annual expenditure incurred on importing non-coking coal.

Government?s coal mining plans in FY20

The Union Government has planned exploration of 37 coal blocks and 10 lignite blocks along with drilling of 121 coal blocks and one lignite block in the current fiscal in addition to exploration and drilling of coal blocks allocated to Coal India (CIL), according to Pralhad Joshi, Union Coal Minister.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

Mining Needs a Leg-up

For India to achieve its full potential in the mining sector, policymakers need to give a leg-up in lifting the mining sector on a high growth path. Jayanta Roy elaborates on the mining industry scenario in India.

Mechanisation is growing in underground mining

Komatsu Mining Corp is a major equipment manufacturer in underground mining operations.

Caterpillar delivers equipment and collaborative support

Caterpillar offers a wide range of equipment and solutions for underground metal mining and coal mining in India.

Show of Innovations

With 614,000 sq m of space, about 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries and more than 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries, the largest bauma ever held was once again a bauma filled with records.

Looking for a Turnaround

SCCL introduces GPS-based vehicle tracking system

According to reports, the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has recently introduced a GPS-based vehicle tracking system at the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) in Yellandu town, to keep a tab on the movement of vehicles transporting coal and prevent pilferage of coal.

Privatisation of coal mining

India's coal demand-supply balance still remains tilted in favour of coal imports as the state-run miners, Coal India and the Singareni Collieries Company have been unable to entirely meet India's coal demand, especially for higher grade thermal coal/washed coal and coking coal.

Commercial coal mining to improve efficiency

The Union Government?s recent move to allow the private sector to commercially mine coal will boost both production and mining efficiency, according to CRISIL. Substitution of imported non-coking coal with domestic production could save roughly Rs 30,000 crore of coal imports, CRISIL estimates.

Singareni Collieries to invest Rs 10,000 cr on expansion

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is planning to invest about Rs 10,000 crore in the next five years on expansion programmes with a targeted revenue of Rs 34,000-crore after the expansion.

Singareni Collieries to ramp up production

The Coal India subsidiary, Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) has decided to increasecoal production, due to the escalating demand for coal in power production. Officialsdecided to advance commencement of operations in all 12 new mines and open them inDecember itself.

Think big

The latest bout of infrastructure booster to road construction push includes the Bharatmala Pariyojana with a Rs 5.35 trillion investment to construct 34,800 km of roads.

Mining Equipment Trends

The mining equipment industry (MEI) is heavily dependent on equipment demand from coal and iron ore mining, both being highly equipment intensive, with over 30 per cent.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

SCCL to expand Telangana power plant

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) awarded a Rs 5,817-crore contract to BHEL for the expansion of its 1,200-MW coal-fired thermal power plant at Jaipur in Mancherial district of Telangana, proposing an additional unit of 800 MW. The Board of Directors of SCCL met recently, approved the expansion plan.

Coal output at SCCL up 13 per cent during September

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has registered 13 per cent growth in coal production during September. The company recorded coal production of 45.44 lakh tonne during the month as against 40.24 lakh tonne during the corresponding period previous fiscal.

Dust Control at Mines

Global Road Technology (GRT) India, with 2,459 miles of road construction currently under execution, unveils its unique dust control technology, GRT: HAUL-LOC for DOTT Services (DOTT), contractor for Singareni Collieries Mines.

BEML bestowed with Raksha Mantri Award

BEML Ltd has received the ?Raksha Mantri?s Award for Excellence? under the Group Award category for Design and Development of 180 tonne class electric hydraulic excavator BE1800E.

SCCL posts growth in coal output

Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) has registered strong growth in coal output and despatches during December 2016l. According to the company statement, coal despatch was at 59.84 tonne during December 2016, up against 54.42 lakh tonne in December 2015.

SCCL posts growth in coal output in December

Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) has registered strong growth in coal output and despatches during December 2016l. According to the company statement, coal despatch was at 59.84 tonne during December 2016, up against 54.42 lakh tonne in December 2015.

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Indo-German trade volume grew 13.5 per cent during first half of 2015

German companies in India are looking forward to the implementation of GST in 2016 which would help in the ease of doing business here, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India.

India Fuelwatch 2015

India Fuelwatch 2015 organised by Volvo Trucks re-emphasises the importance of fuel efficiency and driver productivity. A good driver can make a lot of difference? and that is what the India Fuelwatch

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Projects to Augment Coal Production

Piyush Goyal, Minister of state for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy stated that the 7 subsidiary coal companies of Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) will be taking up projects to augment the coal production.

SCCL to use equipment optimally

According to Sutirtha Bhattacharya, Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL), the firm would purchase 53 new dozers to ramp up production of coal. The company plans to overcome raise coal production by maximising the utilisation of the available mining equipment

NTPC to have new mining unit for fuel security

To secure fuel supplies to run its thermal power plants, India?s single largest coal consumer and State-owned NTPC plans to create a separate coal mining division. NTPC, India's largest electricity generator, has been concerned about the quality of fuel supplies from Coal India (CIL).

NTPC to have new mining unit for fuel security

To secure fuel supplies to run its thermal power plants, India?s single largest coal consumer and State-owned NTPC plans to create a separate coal mining division. NTPC, India's largest electricity generator, has been concerned about the quality of fuel supplies from Coal India (CIL).

SCCL to use equipments optimally

Sutirtha Bhattacharya, Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) said the firm would purchase 53 new dozers to ramp up production of coal. The company plans to overcome raise coal production by maximising the utilisation of the available mining equipment and harnessing the full potential of the modern technologies

SCCL revises up price of coal

S Vivekanand, Director (Finance) of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) informed that the firm raised the price of coal across different grades by an average Rs 18 per tonne. In 2012-13, SCCL produced 53 million tonne (mn t) of coal against the target of 54 mn t. The company has 50 c

Expert committee on underground coal mines

Coal Ministry will set up a committee of experts to compile a long-term strategy on capital investments and a technology upgrade to increase production from underground coal mines belonging to Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL).

Mining Equipment: On the Threshold of Growth

With the growing production, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected to not just keep pace but grow manifold. The thrust on surface mines has significantly enhanced mine production capacity

25 Years of Nation-Building

Gmmco was formed in 1967 when the GP-CK Birla Group took over Blackwood Hodge Equipment, who were distributors for the Terex range of products.