BCCL restarts PB Project under MDO model, first operational MDO mine in CIL group
On 8 July 2025, the Coal Ministry said Bharat Coking Coal Limited had restarted coal production at its long-discontinued PB Project under the Mine Developer and Operator model, the first operational MDO mine in the Coal India group.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal said on 8 July 2025 that Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) had restarted coal production at its long-discontinued PB Project under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, making it the first operational MDO mine within the Coal India Limited group. The project, awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited for 25 years, is expected to yield 52 million tonnes of coal, mainly coking coal, over its life, with a rated capacity of 2.7 MTY.
Key facts
- Mine
- PB Project, BCCL
- Model
- Mine Developer and Operator (MDO); first operational MDO mine in the CIL group
- Operator
- Eagle Infra India Limited, 25 years
- Output
- 52 million tonnes over life; 2.7 MTY; mainly coking coal
Practice MCQs 1 questions
BCCL's PB Project, revived in 2025, became the first operational mine of the Coal India group under which model?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Mine Developer and Operator (MDO)
Ministry of Coal: BCCL restarted production from its PB Project under the MDO model, becoming the first operational MDO mine within the CIL group.