The auction process for coal mines for commercial mining was launched on June 18, 2020. Following revisions have been made by the Coal Ministry in the list of coal mines offered in the process of opening up of coal sector and introduction of coal mining:

1. Addition of Dolesara, Jarekela and Jharpalam-Tangarghat Coal Mines to the 1^st Tranche of Auction under the MMDR Act, 1957
2. Withdrawal of Morga South Coal Mine from the 1^st Tranche of Auction under the MMDR Act, 1957
3. Withdrawal of Fatehpur East,Madanpur (North), Morga-II, and SayangCoal Mines from the 11^th Tranche of Auction under the CM(SP) Act, 2015

Therefore, 38 coal mines are offered for auction for commercial mining under 11^th Tranche of Auction under CM(SP) Act, 2015 and 1^st Tranche of Auction under MMDR Act, 1957.

Ministry of Coal launched the auction process for 41 coal mines under 11^th Tranche of Auction under CM(SP) Act, 2015 and 1^st Tranche of Auction under MMDR Act, 1957.The updated list of mines and the tender documents for these mines may be accessed through the following link: https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/coalblock/index.jsp. Timelines for the tender process have also been provided on the website of MSTC Limited.

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