The Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for seven coal mines under commercial coal mine auctions.
The allocated mines are Gawa (East), Gare Palma IV/5, Marwatola South, New Patrapara South, Sarai East (South), Bartap (Revised), and Kerendari BC North. These include both fully and partially explored mines. The mines have a combined peak rated capacity of 13.10 million tonnes per annum and geological reserves of approximately 3,308 million tonnes. They are expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 13.27 billion and attract capital investment of Rs 19.65 billion.