Coal India's CCL Targets 110+ MT in FY26 with New Mines

Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is set to commence operations at two new coal mines in FY26, aiming to increase its annual production capacity by 10–12 million tonnes.

The Kotre Basantpur coking coal block, with a peak rated capacity of 5 million tonnes (MT), is expected to begin production by October 2025. The Chandragupt open-cast project, focused on non-coking coal, has a planned capacity of 15 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is scheduled to start by March 2026.

CCL aims to exceed 110 MT of coal production in FY26, up from its record 87.5 MT in FY25, and has set a long-term target of reaching 150 MT by 2030.

The company currently operates 35 open-cast and three underground mines across eight districts in Jharkhand. To meet its production goals, CCL plans to expand capacity at existing mines and fast-track new projects.

Additionally, to enhance coal quality, CCL will set up four new coal washeries with a combined capacity of 14 MT over the next two to three years. This will add to its existing network of five washeries—four for coking coal and one for non-coking coal.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.