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MoC to launch Tranche 13 commercial coal auction on Aug 21

 The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions on August 21, 2025 in New Delhi, according to an official release.

The upcoming round will offer a fresh set of coal mines for auction, covering both fully explored and partially explored blocks.

In this round, a total of 34 coal mines will be offered comprising 5 CMSP coal mines and 29 MMDR coal mines. Of these, 12 are fully explored and 22 are partially explored. Additionally, under the 2nd attempt of Round 12, the Ministry of Coal is offering 3 coal mines of which 2 is CMSP and 1 is MMDR further widening the scope for investment and reinforcing domestic supply.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy and Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines to attend the event.