CIL to buy 96 dumpers from Belarus co
Kolkata: Coal India (CIL) is purchasing 96 dumpers of 240 tonne capacity from Belaz of Belarus for Rs 2,900 crore.
An official said that CIL is endeavouring to ramp up its production and modernising its equipment is a step in that direction. The Maharatna company has already issued a letter awarding the contract and its board has given the nod to close the deal.
“The amount for the purchase of the dumpers would be met out of the company’s own finances,” an official said.
Dumpers are primarily used in opencast mines and aid in the transport of bulk materials like overburden, which is an important performance criterion. The purchase package comprises the cost of the dumpers and spares for eight years, including a one-year warranty period.
