BCCL, SAIL Sign MoU for Joint Coal Block Operation

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development and operation of the Indikatta Ramnagore Coal Block (SAIL) and the East of Damagoria (Kalyaneshwari) Coal Block (BCCL) in West Bengal. The combined peak-rated capacity of both blocks is 4.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), with an estimated 79 million tonnes of extractable reserves in Phase-1. This integrated mining approach aims to boost domestic coking coal production, ensuring raw material availability for the Indian steel industry and aligning with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.