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WCL Sets National Record with Highest 7 Five-Star Rated Mines in Ministry of Coal Assessment 2024-25

Newsmantra — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:25:30 +0000

NAGPUR. Western Coalfields Limited has achieved a major milestone by securing the highest number of 5-Star Rated mines among all coal companies in the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Assessment for the financial year 2024-25.A total of seven WCL mines have received the prestigious 5-Star Rating, highlighting the company’s strong commitment towards safe, scientific, environmentally responsible and sustainable mining operations. WCL Mines Also Secure 4-Star and 3-Star Ratings.

Congratulating employees and stakeholders for the achievement, Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD of WCL, said that receiving the highest number of 5-Star ratings among coal companies is a matter of immense pride

Shri Subrat Kumar Dash Assumes Charge as CEO of NTPC Mining Limited

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:58:19 +0000

RANCHI. Shri Subrat Kumar Dash has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTPC Mining Limited (NML), the coal mining subsidiary of NTPC Limited. He officially took over the role on June 17, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Ranchi. An Electrical Engineer by profession, Dash joined NTPC in 1989 as an Executive Trainee and brings nearly 37 years of rich experience in the power and energy sector. His appointment is expected to further strengthen NTPC Mining’s operational excellence and support the company’s strategic growth in the coal mining business.

NTPC Mining Crosses 200 Million Tonnes of Cumulative Coal Production

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0000

RANCHI. NTPC Mining Limited has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 200 million metric tonnes of cumulative coal production, underscoring its growing contribution to India’s energy security. The achievement comes nearly a decade after the company commenced coal production from the Pakri Barwadih coal mine in 2017. NTPC Mining attributed the milestone to operational excellence, continuous innovation and a strong focus on safety across its mining operations. The company said the achievement reinforces its commitment to supporting the country’s energy requirements and advancing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through enhanced domestic coal production.

NMDC Adopts IPCC Technology for Sustainable Mining

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:24:55 +0000

HYDERABAD. NMDC is embracing advanced mining technology to support its goal of reaching a 100 million tonnes production capacity while making its operations cleaner, safer, and more efficient. As a major step in this direction, the company is introducing the In-Pit Crushing and Conveying system, which transforms how mined material is transported. Unlike traditional operations that rely heavily on large fleets of haul trucks to move ore from pits to processing plants—a process that consumes massive amounts of fuel, increases operational risks, and generates significant dust and carbon emissions—this new technology offers a far more sustainable and streamlined alternative for the future of mining.

EIL, Hindustan Copper Join Hands to Strengthen India’s Copper and Critical Minerals Value Chain

Newsmantra — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:26:31 +0000

NEW DELHI: Engineers India Limited (EIL) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to collaborate on the development of India’s copper and critical minerals sector. The partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening the country’s mineral resource ecosystem and enhancing capabilities across the entire copper value chain.

Under the agreement, EIL will provide comprehensive support in consultancy, engineering, project management, safety and integrity studies, sustainability initiatives and advanced technical solutions. The collaboration will cover activities ranging from mineral exploration and mining to smelting, refining and downstream extraction. The MoA was signed at EIL’s Corporate Office in New Delhi in the presence of HCL Chairman and Managing Director Shri Sanjiv Kumar Singh, along with EIL Directors Shri Sanjay Jindal (Finance), Shri Atul Gupta (Commercial), Shri Rajiv Agarwal (Technical), Shri Subhas Balakumar (Projects), Shri Rupesh Kumar Singh (HR) and senior officials from both organisations.

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MOIL Tops 54th All India Mines Rescue Competition 2025

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:17:51 +0000

NAGPUR. MOIL Limited has achieved a major safety milestone with both its Male and Female Rescue Teams securing the Overall First Position at the 54th All India Mines Rescue Competition 2025. The accomplishment highlights the company’s strong commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence and teamwork in the mining sector. The outstanding performance of the rescue teams reflects MOIL’s focus on building a robust safety culture and maintaining high standards of preparedness for emergency response operations. The company described the achievement as a testament to its belief that safety remains the cornerstone of sustainable and responsible mining.