Coal India's Rare Earths Diversification and Processing Expansion

under development

Coal India is diversifying from traditional coal mining into rare earth elements production to support clean energy markets. The project involves repurposing existing mining infrastructure, exploring extraction of rare earths from coal combustion by-products, and developing advanced processing technologies. The initiative includes domestic resource acquisition through government auctions and international partnerships, aiming to produce 5,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides annually by 2030, supporting 15% of India's critical mineral import needs.