Archive · 14 Dec 2025
ECL Aims for 58 MT Coal Output
Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) is a company that digs up coal.
They had a tough time during the monsoon because of too much rain, which made it hard to dig coal and they lost money.
Now, they want to dig 58 million tonnes of coal this year to make money again.
To do this, they will close six old mines that are not making money and focus on better quality coal.
They also have a lot of workers, and paying them takes up most of their money.
They are trying to fix these problems and make sure they can sell their coal for a good price.
ECL aims to produce 58 million tonnes of coal in the current financial year despite monsoon disruptions.
The company plans to close six loss-making underground mines to address high legacy costs.
ECL's output growth was negatively impacted by prolonged monsoon and cyclonic weather.
The company needs to maintain a minimum monthly output of 4 million tonnes to stay financially viable.
ECL is focusing on improving coal quality at key sidings and managing costs to return to profit.
- Who
- Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), a Coal India subsidiary
- What
- Plans to close six underground mines and aims to achieve 58 million tonnes of coal production
- When
- Current financial year, with implementation of mine closures to be completed by the end of the fiscal year
- Where
- Raniganj coalfield
- Why
- To address high legacy costs and return to profitability despite monsoon disruptions and market conditions
- Company
- Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL)
- Target Output
- 58 million tonnes
- Current Fiscal Year Output
- 52 million tonnes (last year) + 6 million tonnes (target)
- Mines to Close
- 6 underground mines
- Total Mines Operated
- 80 (48 underground, 23 open cast, 9 mixed)
- Key Sidings
- Salanpur, Mugma, Chitra
- Wage Cost
- 67% of production cost (highest in Coal India)
- Coal India Average Wage Cost
- 48%