Coal production jumps 11.37% in July

According to a statement from the Ministry of Coal, total coal production increased by 11.37% in July this year to 60.42 million tons (mt). In the corresponding month a year ago, total coal production was recorded at 54.25 mt, data shows.According to the preliminary statistics from the Ministry of Coal, Coal India (CIL), Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) and captive mines recorded a growth of 11.12% and 44.37% in July this year by 47.33 mt and 47.33 mt respectively. 9.80 mt of coal to be produced.

However, SCCL registered negative growth of 32.51% during the month, the ministry said. Out of the top 37 coal mines, 24 mines produced more than 100% in July this year. The production of another seven mines was between 80 and 100%.

At the same time, coal transport increased by 8.51% to 67.81 million tons, from 62.49 million tons in July 2022 compared to the previous year. In July 2022, CIL and captured mines/others registered a growth of 8.17% and 40.78% by shipping 54.54 mt and 9.91 mt respectively.