ECL commissions first Highwall Mining Project

NEW DELHI- The first highwall project of Eastern Coalfields Limited at Nimcha Colliery, Satgram Area, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, is commissioned. This project will assist ECL in producing 0.5 million tonnes of coal per year.

Highwall mining is a mining method for attaining additional coal recovery after the economic strip limit is reached in surface mining.

Highwall mining equipment is remotely deployed in openings beneath the final highwall, and workers do not need to go inside the working face.

This technology provides an economical way to extract coal reserves locked up in the high wall. This milestone marks a significant advancement in ECL's mining operations and demonstrates their commitment to adopting innovative technologies for coal extraction.

The commissioning of the first high wall mining project is expected to contribute to increased coal production for ECL, supporting the energy needs of the region and the country as a whole.

About ECL-

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, which is a state-owned coal mining company in India. ECL is headquartered in Sanctoria, Asansol, West Bengal, and is one of the major coal producers in India. ECL's operations are primarily focused on the production of coal from underground and open-cast mines in the eastern part of India, particularly in the state of West Bengal.

The company came in to existence in 1975 after nationalization of coal mines in India. It inherited all the private sector coal mines of Raniganj Coalfields. It is one of the eight fully owned subsidiaries of Coal India Limited.

ECL has a significant presence in the coal mining industry and operates several coal mines, including Jhanjra, Rajmahal, Kenda, Sonepur Bazari, and others. The company is involved in the exploration, extraction, processing, and transportation of coal, and plays a vital role in meeting the energy requirements of India. ECL's coal production caters to various sectors such as power generation, steel production, cement manufacturing, and other industries.

ECL is committed to environmental sustainability and undertakes various measures to mitigate the impact of its mining operations on the environment. The company also focuses on the safety and welfare of its employees, implementing stringent safety measures and social welfare initiatives.

As a pioneer in the coal mining industry in India, ECL continues to invest in advanced technologies and modern mining practices to enhance its coal production efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and contribute to the overall development of the coal sector in the country.