By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: The Ministry of Coal had launched the auction of coal mines for commercial mining under 13th Tranche of CMSP Act and 3rd Tranche of MMDR Act on October 12, 2021. On the 1st day of the e-auction, 5 coal mines were put up for auction out of which 3 coal mines were CMSP coal mines and 2 were MMDR coal mines. The details of the coal mines are as under:-
4 coal mines are fully explored coal mines and 1 coal mine is partially explored coal mine;
The total geological reserves for these 5 coal mines are 1,188.16 MT. Cumulative PRC for these coal mines is 5.944 MTPA.
Yazdani Steel And Power Limited has submitted highest bid for Bankhui in Odisha while Mahanadi Mines and Minerals Private Limited bids highest for Bijahan coal block in Odisha.
Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited submitted highest bids for 2 blocks Brinda & Sasai in Jharkhand while Assam Mineral Development Corporation Limited for Koiajan in Assam.
