Suliyari Coal Mining Tender

Scope The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation APMDC has set the stage to launch coal mining at Suliyari coal block in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. The senior officials of the corporation performed a Bhumi Puja near the coal block on 2 August 2021. The men and machinery were moved to the spot to kickstart the mining operation. This was the first time APMDC has begun coal exploration in other states. APMDC won Suliyari coal block spread over 1298 ha through an open bidding conducted by the Centre. The government would invest close to Rs 2000 crore in coal mining to earn more revenue. APMDC has set a target to explore at least five million tpa of coal from Suliyari block. About 107 million tonne of coal reserves were available in the block. It will take at least 22 years to completely dig out coal reserves from the mine and help industries in the state. The company will reserve at least 25 percent of the total stock explored from Suliyari to medium small and minor enterprises as part of the state governments initiatives to extend support to MSMEs.