​Critical Mineral Asset

On 22nd July, 2024, Coal India Limited (CIL) bagged the first critical mineral asset, a graphite block, in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

  • CIL successfully opened its account in domestic critical mineral asset emerging as the preferred bidder for Khattali Chotti graphite block in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Based on five bedrock samples from the Khattali Chhoti block, the fixed carbon content ranges from 1.99% to 6.50%. The total area of the block is nearly 600 hectares.
  • This achievement marks CIL’s first non-coal mineral mining venture.

Impact

  • Contributing to Critical Mineral Resources: This development highlights CIL’s strategic move to diversify its portfolio ....

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