NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has signed a Coal Mining Agreement with M/s. GRN North Dhadu Coal Mine Private Limited on December 30, 2025. This agreement facilitates the operation and development of the North Dhadu Western Part Coal Mine under the MDO mode. The project marks NLCIL’s first commercial coal mine win through auction. The mine has extractable reserves of over 110 Million Tonnes.
Coal Mine Agreement Secured
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has officially entered into a Coal Mining Agreement (CMA) with M/s. GRN North Dhadu Coal Mine Private Limited. The agreement, dated December 30, 2025, enables the operation and development of the North Dhadu Western Part Coal Mine. This project utilizes the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) mode, which was awarded following a global tendering process.
Strategic Significance
This venture marks NLCIL’s inaugural commercial coal mine acquisition through the auction process conducted by the Ministry of Coal (MoC). The Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan have been approved by MoC on November 20, 2025. Approvals such as EC (Environmental Clearance) and FC (Forest Clearance) are currently in progress.
Mine Capacity
The North Dhadu coal mine possesses substantial extractable coal reserves, estimated at over 110 Million Tonnes. The rated capacity of the mine is 3 Million Tonnes per Annum. The average grade of the coal is G12.
Source: BSE
