**Summary:**
On August 1, 2025, the Ministry of Coal announced the successful auction of seven coal blocks in the 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions. The forward auctions, conducted from July 28-31, 2025, involved three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks, holding a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes. The cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of these blocks is 5.25 MTPA, excluding partially explored blocks.
The auctioned blocks are Chitarpur (Jharkhand), Mahuagarhi (Jharkhand), Rajgamar Dipside (Chhattisgarh), South of Phulakdih (Chhattisgarh), Cholapathar (Jharkhand), Phutamura (Chhattisgarh), and West of Tubed (Jharkhand). Winning bidders include Orissa Alloy Steel Private Limited, Damodar Valley Corporation, TMC Mineral Resources Private Limited, Mivaan Steels Limited, Nala Shakti Bhumi Mining Private Limited, Alom Solar Private Limited, and Oriental Quarries and Mines Private Limited. All blocks were auctioned at a final price offer of 4.00.
The auctions achieved an average revenue share of 26.70%. The operationalization of these seven blocks is expected to generate approximately ₹719.90 crore in annual revenue (excluding partially explored blocks), attract capital investment of around ₹787.50 crore, and create 7,098 employment opportunities.
Since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, representing a production capacity of 277.31 Million Tonnes per year. These blocks are projected to generate annual revenue of ₹39,359 crores, attract capital investment of ₹41,597 Crores, and provide employment for 3,74,916 people in coal-bearing regions.
This initiative aims to enhance domestic coal production, promote self-reliance in the coal sector, and contribute to economic growth and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for coal production and regulation; the entity that launched the coal block auctions.
12th Round of Commercial Auctions: Refers to the specific round of auctions for coal blocks intended for commercial mining, launched on March 27, 2025.
Chitarpur, Jharkhand: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Jharkhand state, India.
Mahuagarhi, Jharkhand: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Jharkhand state, India.
Rajgamar Dipside, Chhattisgarh: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Chhattisgarh state, India.
South of Phulakdih, Chhattisgarh: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Chhattisgarh state, India.
Cholapathar, Jharkhand: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Jharkhand state, India.
Phutamura, Chhattisgarh: One of the coal blocks successfully auctioned, located in Chhattisgarh state, India.
Ministry of Coal
Seven Coal Blocks Successfully Auctioned in 12th
Round of Commercial Auctions
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 2:38PM by PIB Delhi
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The Ministry of Coal launched the 12 round of coal block auctions for commercial mining on March 27,
2025. In the forward auctions, held from July 28 to July 31, 2025, a total of seven coal blocks has been
successfully auctioned, comprising three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks.
These seven blocks hold a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes. The
cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of these blocks stands at 5.25 MTPA (excluding partially explored
coal blocks).
The block-wise result for auctions held is as under:
Geologica
Reserve Final Coking/
S . P R C l C l o s i n g B i d
Name of Block State P r i c e Offer N o n -
No. (MTPA) Reserves Submitted By
(%) (%) Coking
(MT)
Orissa Alloy Steel N o n -
1 Chitarpur (Revised) Jharkhand 3.45 237.44 4.00 14.75
Private Limited coking
Damodar Valley N o n -
2 Mahuagarhi Jharkhand NA 305.95 4.00 7.00
Corporation coking
T M C M i n e r a l
Rajgamar Dipside Chhattisgar N o n -
3 1.00 78.46 Resources Private 4.00 31.50
(Deavnara) h coking
Limited
Rajgamar Dipside
Chhattisgar N o n -
4 (South of Phulakdih 0.80 61.70 Mivaan Steels Limited 4.00 31.50
h coking
Nala)
Shakti Bhumi Mining N o n -
5 Cholapathar Jharkhand NA 25.00 4.00 27.25
Private Limited coking
Chhattisgar Alom Solar Private N o n -
6 Phutamura NA 170.54 4.00 65.25
h Limited coking
Oriental Quarries and N o n -
7 West of Tubed Jharkhand NA 882.40 4.00 9.50
Mines Private Limited coking
The auctions witnessed intense competition, achieving an average revenue share of 26.70%. This reflects the
sustained interest of industries in the coal sector and the Ministry's efforts to provide a stable and transparent
policy framework. These blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of approximately ₹719.90 crore
(excluding partially explored blocks), likely to attract a capital investment of around ₹787.50 crore, and create
7,098 employment opportunities.
Since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks has been auctioned
successfully, with a production capacity of 277.31 Million Tonnes per year. Upon operationalization, these
blocks will immensely contribute to enhance domestic coal production and in making country self-reliant in
coal sector. Collectively, these blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 39,359 crores, capital
investment of Rs 41,597 Crores and provide employment for 3,74,916 people in coal-bearing regions.These strategic initiatives of the Ministry of Coal reaffirm the Ministry’s dedication to transforming the coal
sector into a key driver of economic growth. These initiatives not only address the nation’s energy demands
but also foster economic stability and create employment opportunities, contributing to the vision of an
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Shuhaib T
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