Find the latest energy news, views and updates from all top sources for the Indian Energy industry. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:39:31 +0530 Copyright:(C) Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd http://syndication.indiatimes.com/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal https://img.etb2bimg.com/files/cp/upload-1679566191-et-energy-light-theme.png https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/bhupesh-baghel-alleges-new-mining-law-weakens-state-revenue-powers/133450287 Baghel said the legislation was “pushed through” Parliament without adequate discussion and would bar state governments from imposing any cess on minerals extracted within their territory. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/bhupesh-baghel-alleges-new-mining-law-weakens-state-revenue-powers/133450287 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:55:48 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/metals-sector-outlook-improves-as-non-ferrous-earnings-lead-recovery-systematix/133437195 The brokerage expects companies with strong expansion pipelines, cost optimisation and operating leverage to outperform, although raw-material costs, commodity prices and geopolitical disruptions remain key risks. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/metals-sector-outlook-improves-as-non-ferrous-earnings-lead-recovery-systematix/133437195 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:29:24 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/no-shortage-of-minor-minerals-for-nashik-kumbh-works-collector/133436851 Mineral extraction must strictly adhere to legal quotas, official transit passes must be used for every trip, and those facing previous administrative action should file formal legal appeals. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/no-shortage-of-minor-minerals-for-nashik-kumbh-works-collector/133436851 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:05:48 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/rare-earth-find-puts-telanganas-critical-mineral-wealth-in-focus/133436801 GSI identifies 8.1 MT inferred resource of alluvium at Pata Gangaram; three more areas taken up for REE exploration https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/rare-earth-find-puts-telanganas-critical-mineral-wealth-in-focus/133436801 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:32 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/bsl-eyes-100-crore-annual-savings-with-new-coal-supply-system/133436565 In a statement, the SAIL-run PSU said the 650-metre-long specialised pipeline will transport pulverised coal directly to blast furnace (BF)-3. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/bsl-eyes-100-crore-annual-savings-with-new-coal-supply-system/133436565 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:35:49 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/the-us-and-others-turn-to-brazil-for-rare-earths-raising-environmental-concerns/133400183 That could boost the economy of Latin America's largest and most populous nation, which is second only to China in rare earth reserves. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/the-us-and-others-turn-to-brazil-for-rare-earths-raising-environmental-concerns/133400183 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:20:13 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/cong-ruled-karnataka-kerala-telangana-likely-to-challenge-in-sc-amendments-to-mines-law/133399265 The Congress is in talks with the JMM to get the Jharkhand government on board the petition against the amendment law, they said. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/cong-ruled-karnataka-kerala-telangana-likely-to-challenge-in-sc-amendments-to-mines-law/133399265 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:35:02 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/chhattisgarh-clears-45-mineral-exploration-projects-35-focused-on-critical-strategic-minerals/133395310 The 2026-27 programme includes 35 projects for critical and strategic minerals, with exploration to accelerate in southern Bastar. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/chhattisgarh-clears-45-mineral-exploration-projects-35-focused-on-critical-strategic-minerals/133395310 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:56:34 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/july-core-growth-down-to-5-4-as-iron-ore-power-lose-steam/133395083 India’s core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, mainly due to weaker output of iron ore, steel and electricity. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/july-core-growth-down-to-5-4-as-iron-ore-power-lose-steam/133395083 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:51:44 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/left-parties-to-launch-week-long-protest-against-mmdr-across-jharkhand-from-aug-25/133392811 On August 13, Parliament passed the MMDR Bill, which seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/left-parties-to-launch-week-long-protest-against-mmdr-across-jharkhand-from-aug-25/133392811 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:34:20 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/ambanis-2-7-lakh-cr-underground-bet-can-save-india-from-shocks/133391878 The proposal comes as India tries to extract more value from its huge coal resource while reducing dependence on imported gas and chemical feedstocks. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/ambanis-2-7-lakh-cr-underground-bet-can-save-india-from-shocks/133391878 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:57:32 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/china-coal-imports-from-all-major-suppliers-rise-in-july-as-domestic-supply-tightens/133371994 China’s overall coal imports increased 23 per cent in July compared with a year earlier, according to customs data released earlier. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/china-coal-imports-from-all-major-suppliers-rise-in-july-as-domestic-supply-tightens/133371994 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:51 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-plans-singapore-trading-hub-in-hunt-for-critical-mineral-assets-sources-say/133371529 The move comes as Indian state-run companies step up efforts to secure overseas supplies of critical minerals such ‌as lithium and bauxite ⁠in ⁠order to reduce dependence on China. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-plans-singapore-trading-hub-in-hunt-for-critical-mineral-assets-sources-say/133371529 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/indian-steel-mills-face-margin-squeeze-as-global-coking-coal-prices-rise/133366548 These increased costs could delay capacity expansion plans for mills. Higher import demand also contributes to rising transport and freight expenses. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/indian-steel-mills-face-margin-squeeze-as-global-coking-coal-prices-rise/133366548 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:22 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse-kills-over-100-mining-official-says/133363380 The mine collapse happened on ​Tuesday in the village of Zamboye, near ​the border with ⁠Cameroon. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse-kills-over-100-mining-official-says/133363380 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:17:34 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-scam-cases-sc-asks-delhi-hc-not-to-stay-trials-dispose-of-appeals-in-four-weeks/133363018 The top court in 2014 quashed 214 coal blocks allocated by the Centre between 1993 and 2010 after taking note of the PILs and ordered a trial by a special CBI judge. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-scam-cases-sc-asks-delhi-hc-not-to-stay-trials-dispose-of-appeals-in-four-weeks/133363018 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:49:31 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/ril-proposes-2-73-lakh-crore-investment-for-indias-first-coal-gasification-complex-in-andhra/133361848 Reliance Industries has proposed investing about ₹2.73 lakh crore over 30 years to develop India’s first integrated Underground Coal Gasification complex in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/ril-proposes-2-73-lakh-crore-investment-for-indias-first-coal-gasification-complex-in-andhra/133361848 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:34:30 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/lessons-from-two-decades-of-energy-efficiency-programmes-for-indias-steel-msmes/133348125 Large-scale adoption depends on project preparation, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME)-appropriate finance, implementation support, and lasting institutional capacity. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/lessons-from-two-decades-of-energy-efficiency-programmes-for-indias-steel-msmes/133348125 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:53:35 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-arm-bccl-stops-mining-at-new-akashkinaree-colliery-in-dhanbad-after-dgms-directive/133346613 The company said it is undertaking appropriate steps in accordance with the instructions of the authorities concerned, including conducting required technical study and seeking fresh permission at the earliest. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-arm-bccl-stops-mining-at-new-akashkinaree-colliery-in-dhanbad-after-dgms-directive/133346613 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:50:36 +0530 https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/amendment-to-minor-minerals-rules-jayakwadi-irrigation-phase-2-get-nod/133340621 The cabinet also approved a ₹6,477.88 crore allocation for Phase-II of Jayakwadi irrigation project in Marathwada. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/amendment-to-minor-minerals-rules-jayakwadi-irrigation-phase-2-get-nod/133340621 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:40:57 +0530