Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
The Ministry of Coal said on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions held from 28 to 31 July.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal announced on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the forward auctions of the 12th round of commercial coal mining, held from 28 to 31 July 2025. The blocks, three fully explored and four partially explored, are located in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh and hold combined geological reserves of about 1,761.49 million tonnes. The auctions achieved an average revenue share of 26.70%, and the blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of about ₹719.90 crore and create 7,098 jobs (excluding partially explored blocks for revenue). Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, 131 coal blocks with a production capacity of 277.31 million tonnes per year have been auctioned.
Key facts
- Round
- 12th round of commercial coal auctions
- Auction dates
- 28–31 Jul 2025
- Blocks auctioned
- Seven (3 fully, 4 partially explored)
- States
- Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
- Geological reserves
- About 1,761.49 million tonnes
- Average revenue share
- 26.70%
- Total since 2020
- 131 blocks, 277.31 MTPA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial coal auctions, as announced on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Seven
Seven coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the forward auctions held from 28 to 31 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the 12th round of commercial coal auctions: 1. The auctioned blocks are located in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. 2. Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been auctioned. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The seven blocks lie in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, and 131 coal blocks with 277.31 MTPA capacity have been auctioned since 2020.