Coal expansion push: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd to open two new mines in Odisha by FY30; targets 300MT output

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited will start two new coal mines in Odisha by FY 2029-30. These mines will add 35 million tonnes to reserves. The Subhadra mine will be operational by FY 2025-26. The Balabhadra mine is expected to start by FY 2029-30. MCL aims for net zero carbon emissions by FY 2029.