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Coal India Accelerates Shift Towards Smart, Sustainable Mining

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) is accelerating the modernisation of its underground and open-cast mines through artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and advanced digital technologies to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability. The company is deploying high-capacity mining equipment, blast-free technologies, AI-based safety systems, GPS-enabled fleet management and predictive maintenance. It is Read More…

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Centre Rejects Coal Shortage Claims, Says Punjab Has Adequate Supplies

New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal on Sunday rejected reports that inadequate coal supplies from the Centre were responsible for reduced power generation at Punjab’s thermal plants, saying the state has sufficient coal stocks. The ministry said PSPCL’s three thermal plants, with a combined capacity of 2,300 MW, had coal stocks at around 117% of Read More…

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Coal India Production and Supplies Set to Rise as Rains Ease

New Delhi: Coal production and supplies at Coal India Limited (CIL) are expected to improve as heavy rains in coal-producing regions ease. CIL supplied 322.90 million tonnes (MT) of coal between April and August 2026, up 6.7% from the same period last year. Daily production rose from 1.36 MT during the first three days of Read More…