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BCCL restarts production at PB Project via MDO model

July 9: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has successfully restarted coal production from its long-discontinued PB Project under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, according to an official release.

BCCL now becomes the first operational MDO mine within the Coal India group.

Awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited for 25 years, the PB Project will contribute 52 million tons (mt) with peak rate capacity of 2.7 million tons per annum of coal - primarily coking coal, over its lifecycle, a crucial input for India’s steel and infrastructure sectors.

Under the revenue-sharing model, BCCL will receive 6 percent of gross revenue, setting a benchmark for equitable and transparent mining partnerships.