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SBI plans policy to lend to coal miners ahead of landmark auctions
Lenders are also wary about sustained demand for coal, which is seen globally as a dirty fuel but is still the biggest source for electricity generation in India.
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Coal washing not mandatory for supply to thermal plants: Environment min
In a gazette notification on Thursday, the ministry amended the Environment Protection Act to drop mandatorily washing coal for supply to thermal power plants.
 "Coal washing not mandatory for supply to thermal plants: Environment min")
Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday
These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.
 "Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday")
Chhattisgarh asks Centre for its share of coal money to fight Covid-19
State CM sent reminder to coal minister Prahlad Joshi seeking release of Rs 4,140 cr
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One must be able to get coal from various sources with ease: Pralhad Joshi
"There is a shortfall and that's why we have opened up the sector. About the SHAKTI Policy… my predecessor Piyush Goyal has done well. But why are all these policies needed?", says Pralhad Joshi
 "One must be able to get coal from various sources with ease: Pralhad Joshi")
Cabinet relaxes norms to mine, sell coal; entry for foreign players eased
The announcement comes four years after the Centre enabled commercial mining and sale of coal by private companies under the CMSP Act, 2015
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Govt to now offer coal mines to private companies only for commercial work
Captive production allowed, companies can sell coal in open market
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India has increased coal capacity by 82.3 Gw, China by 290 GW: Report
A Global Energy Monitor report from January 2018 to June 2019 said countries outside of China decreased their total coal power capacity by 8.1 GW, while China increased its coal fleet by 42.9 GW
 "India has increased coal capacity by 82.3 Gw, China by 290 GW: Report")
Unhappy over 100% FDI in coal mining, workers to go on strike on Sept 24
A day's strike can affect Coal India's production in the range of 1.5-2.5 million tonne
 "Unhappy over 100% FDI in coal mining, workers to go on strike on Sept 24")
Australia looks to export lithium, rare earth and coal to India
He said there is a strong market for lithium in India given the government's ambitious plans for electric vehicles
 "Australia looks to export lithium, rare earth and coal to India")
NDA's coal block policy and new regulations face critical questions
Did consumers and state governments benefit from it? Or did the private sector gain more through the back door?
 "NDA's coal block policy and new regulations face critical questions")
