Sarda Energy and SM Steels Secure Coal Mines in Latest Auction
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Sarda Energy and SM Steels Secure Coal Mines in Latest Auction

Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd and S M Steels and Power Ltd were successful in securing coal blocks on the second day of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions. Sarda Energy won a coal mine in Chhattisgarh with geological reserves of 102.268 million tonnes, while S M Steels and Power secured a block in Jharkhand with 77.9 million tonnes of reserves.

These two blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of Rs 339.06 billion once operational, with a capital investment of Rs 315 billion and employment for 2,839 people. The ongoing auction features nine blocks in total. On the first day of the auction, five blocks were awarded to companies like NLC India, ACC, and JSW Energy Utkal, with a combined revenue potential of Rs 1,106.91 billion and total geological reserves of 2,630.77 million tonnes.

Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd and S M Steels and Power Ltd were successful in securing coal blocks on the second day of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions. Sarda Energy won a coal mine in Chhattisgarh with geological reserves of 102.268 million tonnes, while S M Steels and Power secured a block in Jharkhand with 77.9 million tonnes of reserves. These two blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of Rs 339.06 billion once operational, with a capital investment of Rs 315 billion and employment for 2,839 people. The ongoing auction features nine blocks in total. On the first day of the auction, five blocks were awarded to companies like NLC India, ACC, and JSW Energy Utkal, with a combined revenue potential of Rs 1,106.91 billion and total geological reserves of 2,630.77 million tonnes.

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