Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has formally handed over its 2.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Dugda Coal Washery to JSW Steel Limited. This marks the first-ever asset monetization of a coal washery in India, operating under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal. The initiative aims to modernize, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize resource utilization through private sector participation. This move is expected to increase coal beneficiation capacity, boost domestic coking coal availability, reduce reliance on imported coking coal, save foreign exchange, and stimulate industrial development in the region.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) has approved the implementation of interim measures to mitigate financial stress caused by a significant increase in bulk diesel prices. These measures, approved by Coal India Limited, will apply to eligible ongoing contracts. The approved mechanism allows for diesel price variations payable to contractors for Hiring of HEMM and Coal Transportation to be computed with reference to Bulk Diesel Rates, subject to specific terms and conditions. The exact financial impact is currently unascertainable and will depend on the claims made under the new mechanism.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has released its provisional monthly production performance for May 2026. The filing includes details on raw coal production from both underground and opencast mines, as well as the production of washed coking coal.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) announced the appointment of Shri Rajeev Kumar Sinha as Director (Technical) effective May 1, 2026. This follows the retirement of Shri Niladri Roy on April 30, 2026. Shri Sinha, with over 34 years of experience in coal mining, previously held key positions in BCCL, CCL, and CMPDIL. His expertise includes mine planning, environmental management, and corporate strategy.

An accident occurred at Bharat Coking Coal Limited's New Benidih Hired Patch of Amalgamated Block-II OCP on May 29, 2026, due to heavy thunderstorm activity causing a haul road to slide and a dozer to topple. The dozer operator sustained fatal injuries. Operations at the affected patch have been temporarily halted, while other mine patches continue to operate normally. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its 2.0 MTPA Bhojudih Coal Washery, effective May 26, 2026. The washery, built under the Build, Operate and Maintain (BOM) model, is a three-product medium coking coal washery with a raw coal washing capacity of 2.0 MTPA. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, it will facilitate the production of washed coking coal for supply to the steel sector.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) announced the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar, Chief Manager (Coal Processing), as the Head of Department (Washery Construction Department) effective May 25, 2026. He replaces M Sohel Iqbal, who held the additional charge. This appointment makes Shri Rajesh Kumar a Senior Management Personnel of BCCL. Shri Kumar has been with the company since October 1996 and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mineral Engineering.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) announced changes in its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) following transfer/posting orders of executives. Shri Satyakam Anand assumed charge as Area General Manager, Govindpur Area, becoming an SMP. Shri V Vijay Kumar, Shri Arindam Mustafi, and Shri Dhanraj Akhare also assumed new roles, remaining SMPs. These changes are effective from May 19/20, 2026.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) announced changes in its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) effective May 18, 2026. Dr. Bandana assumes additional charge as Chief of Medical Services, making her an SMP. Shri Bishnu Kant Jha replaces Shri Sudhakar Prasad as Area General Manager, Katras Area, becoming an SMP. Shri Sudhakar Prasad is now General Manager (HRD), remaining an SMP. Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh remains an SMP as Area General Manager, CV Area. Shri S B Kumar remains an SMP as General Manager (Geology/R&D/New Initiatives), while Shri Sanjay Kumar ceases to be an SMP.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. announced that Criminal Miscellaneous Petition No. 3720 of 2017, filed before the Hon’ble High Court of Jharkhand regarding a case under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, has been dismissed as withdrawn. The petition sought to quash an order by the chief judicial magistrate related to non-implementation of an award. The company retains the right to raise grounds before the appropriate court or authority and contends that the award is not implementable.