Coal India Inks Pact with Madhya Pradesh Government.

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a new agreement with the government of Madhya Pradesh to explore and extract critical minerals in the state. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed in Katni on August 23, 2025.

The partnership involves CIL, the Directorate of Geology and Mining, and the Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Limited. The collaboration will focus on the exploration and exploitation of a range of minerals, including those deemed critical for industrial and technological growth.

This agreement marks a significant step for CIL as it looks to diversify its operations beyond coal and contribute to the country's push for domestic mineral security.