Coal India Limited has announced plans to build eight new coal washeries with a total investment of $348 million, aimed at increasing supply to key industries including steel.
Capacity expansion
- 21.5 million mt annual capacity from new facilities
- Completion targeted by 2029–2030
- Additional 15 million mt capacity planned in Odisha
Modernization efforts
The company will also:
- Invest $3 million to upgrade existing facilities
- Improve efficiency, recovery rates and throughput
Industry collaboration
Coal India is working with Tata Steel to:
- Enhance coking coal supply quality
- Leverage technical expertise through partnerships
This move is expected to strengthen raw material availability for India’s steel sector.
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