Coal mining opened up for all companies

New Delhi: In a bid to attract investments and boost coal production, the government on Wednesday approved promulgation of an ordinance to open up the coal mining sector further by allowing non-coal companies to take part in auctions without end-use restrictions.

The Centre also gave its nod for concluding auction of iron ore and other mineral mines before the expiry of their mining lease on March 31 to avert disruption in production.