NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a key player in India’s energy and mining sector, has taken another major step in its expansion strategy. The company has been officially declared the successful bidder for the New Patrapara South Coal Mine located in Odisha. This acquisition strengthens NLCIL’s position in the coal mining industry, contributing significantly to its ongoing efforts to enhance energy production capacity.
Following its previous intimation on November 22, 2024, NLC India Limited has been confirmed as the successful bidder by the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal (MoC), for the New Patrapara South Coal Mine. This successful bid was followed by the signing of the Coal Mine Development and Production Agreement (CMDPA) between NLCIL and the Ministry of Coal on December 5, 2024.
This new mine, located in Odisha, marks NLCIL’s third commercial coal mine, adding to the company’s growing portfolio of mining assets. The acquisition is in line with NLCIL’s long-term goal to expand its production capacity and continue its contributions to the nation’s energy needs.
The acquisition of the New Patrapara South Coal Mine reflects NLCIL’s ongoing commitment to increasing its coal production capabilities. This is the third such acquisition by the company, reinforcing its focus on expanding its presence in the coal mining sector. By increasing its capacity, NLCIL aims to meet the rising energy demand in India, ensuring a stable supply of coal for power generation.
As of December 09, 2:08 PM, shares of NLC India Ltd. are trading at ₹268.80 per share with a surge of 0.94% from its previous day’s closing price, over the last month, the stock has seen a surge of 4.05%.
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Published on: Dec 9, 2024, 2:19 PM IST
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