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On 20-5-2025, the Ministry of Coal<\/span> notified the Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2025<\/span> to streamline the mining operations in mining plan allowing boundary extensions, increased productions and adaptation to technology. The provisions came into force on 20-5-2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    The reforms introduced by this amending Rules will bring key changes into mining plan regulations. The provisional changes establishes:<\/p>\n

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      expansion beyond block boundaries;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      increase in production limits;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      modernizing mining methods;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      simplification of approval processes for minor modifications;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      strength to environmental and regulatory oversight;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      sustainable and responsible mining practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      After successfully seeking approvals from the State Government<\/span> and obtaining No Objection Certificate<\/span> which will be issued after considering the certificate issued by the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited, the project proponent will be allowed expansion in mining plan areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Coal bearing<\/span> status of the area will be assessed, which will be pivotal in making the decision if the proponent is allowed to expand, if the areas contain coal, re-handling<\/span> of the overburden will be conducted within the mining plan timeline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Any modifications<\/span> to the Mining plans will be implemented in accordance with the provisions and in case of minor modifications, the Board of Directors of the Company concerned will permit the changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Minor Modifications permissible to the mining plan includes:<\/p>\n

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        Changes in land type;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Infrastructure adjustments;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Production increase only up to 50%;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Adoption of modern technology;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Improvements in waste disposal;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Repurposing land for renewable projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Temporary closures are formally introduced allowing mines to pause operations without disrupting any regulatory compliances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        The oversight of Authority is expanded, other than Regional Controller of Mines, Coal Controller will also be included to ensure strict monitoring and governance over mining activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Market shift that is expected to be seen through these changes:<\/p>\n

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          Larger mining companies will likely scale up faster, modernize their operations, and expand into renewables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Smaller firms can now focus on efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory adaptation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          The inclusion of community development projects in mine closure plans signals a push toward corporate social responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          These provisions align mining policies with India’s focus on renewable energy and sustainable resource management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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