Mining Operations

Daily activities of mining operations such as drilling, blasting, hauling and ore extraction are covered here. Operational efficiency, automation technologies and digital mining practices are explained in detailed format in this category. Readers can find a complete overview here.

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How Gas Detectors Save Lives in Underground Mines

Laxman Kumar

Deep underground, a team of miners drills into rock. Suddenly, a faint hiss escapes from a crack. No smell warns ...

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Portable Oxygen for Emergencies in Coal Mines: Essential Lifesaving Solutions

Laxman Kumar

Imagine a sudden roof fall in a deep coal mine. Dust fills the air. Oxygen levels drop fast. Miners trapped ...

Top 5 Coal Producing States in India 2023-24 | Official Production Report

Laxman Kumar

India’s top 5 coal-producing states in FY 2023-24 including Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. Get official production ...

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Coal Ministry Reviews 39 Coal Blocks in Five States; FY 2024–25 Output Hits 34.80 Mt, FY 2025–26 (To July) at 10.80 Mt

Laxman Kumar

The Ministry of Coal reviewed 39 captive and commercial coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat, ...

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Ministry of Coal Reviews Captive and Commercial Coal Blocks in Five States

Laxman Kumar

The Ministry of Coal recently held a high-level review meeting to assess the performance and progress of captive and commercial ...

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2.5 km Tunnel Coal Theft in Giridih: Massive Illegal Mining Exposed

Laxman Kumar

Thieves in Giridih, Jharkhand, dug a 2.5 km tunnel to steal lakhs of tonnes of coal. Learn about the incident, ...

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Ministry of Coal Hosts Stakeholder Meet on Sector Reforms to Boost Domestic Production & Cut Imports

Laxman Kumar

The Ministry of Coal’s stakeholder consultation in New Delhi discussed key reforms to boost domestic coal production, reduce imports, improve ...

Coal India Production Falls 6% in Apr-Jul 2025 Amid Monsoon Disruptions

Coal India Apr-Jul 2025 Production Falls 6% | Output at 229.8 MT

Laxman Kumar

Coal India’s production fell 6% to 229.8 MT in Apr-Jul 2025 due to monsoon disruptions. The government is working to ...

Coal India Mine Regeneration From Coal Pits to Solar Parks & Jobs

Laxman Kumar

Discover how Coal India Limited is transforming abandoned coal mines into solar parks, eco-parks, and livelihoods while ensuring a just ...