India’s Coal Ministry has received bids from private investors for just 19 out of the 67 coal mines it had put up for an auction to private investors, the ministry of one of the world’s largest coal consumers has said . India, which continues to plan future coal capacity despite the global push against the dirtiest fossil fuel, received a total of 34 bids for 19 coal mines, including 10 fully explored and nine partially explored mines, the ministry added. Of the 19 mines that attracted interest, four are coking coal mines, and the other 15 are non-coking coal mines. Eight coal mines attracted two or more bids, according to India’s Coal Ministry. The bids will now be further evaluated, and shortlisted bidders will be invited to take part in the auction. Only Indian private miners participated in the auction, including a unit of Adani Power, the largest private […]