Bharat Coking Coal Limited reported a significant decline in its provisional production metrics for May 2026, with raw coal and coking coal output falling sharply year-on-year, while washed coking coal production recorded growth. The company disclosed its provisional monthly production performance for May 2026 to the exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Provisional Production Performance

The provisional data indicates a broad-based weakening in output during the month. Raw coal production fell 25.5% year-on-year to 2.28 million tonnes. Coking coal production followed a similar trend, decreasing 25.8% to 2.13 million tonnes. In contrast, washed coking coal production surged 22.4% to 0.16 million tonnes.

Operational Metrics and Offtake

Overburden removal, a critical indicator for mining activity, registered the steepest decline, dropping 43.0% to 10.17 million cubic metres compared to the same period last year. Offtake of raw coal also decreased, falling 15.7% to 2.71 million tonnes.

The progressive performance for the period April to May 2026 reflects similar trends. Raw coal production declined 33.8% to 4.27 million tonnes, and coking coal output fell 34.2% to 4.04 million tonnes. Overburden removal for this two-month period decreased 40.9% to 21.58 million cubic metres.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited has announced significant changes in its senior management structure, effective March 11, 2026. The company disclosed these appointments and transfers in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.

Key Management Changes

The restructuring involves three senior positions within the organization:

New Appointment Details

Shri Shailendra Kumar Gaikwad has been appointed as General Manager (Bastacolla Area) following his joining BCCL on March 6, 2026. He brings extensive experience to the role, having been associated with the company since April 1993. Gaikwad holds a B.E. (Mining) degree from Visvesvaraya Regional College Of Engineering Nagpur, currently known as NIT Nagpur.

During his career, he was transferred to South Eastern Coalfields Limited in April 2002 and later to Eastern Coalfields Limited before returning to Bharat Coking Coal Limited. His professional expertise spans over three decades in the coal mining sector, with particular specialization in:

• Underground mining with continuous miner technology
• Large opencast mining with HEMM
• Production planning and contract management

Internal Transfers

Md. Hafizul Qurashi, previously serving as General Manager (Bastacolla Area), has been transferred to the position of General Manager (Security). This move represents a lateral transfer within the organization while maintaining his status as Senior Management Personnel.

Shri Mayuresh Ranjan Srivastava has been relocated from his role as General Manager (Security) to General Manager (Industrial Engineering Department). He replaces Shri Arvind Kumar Sinha, who was holding the additional charge of this position.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under SEBI regulations by providing detailed information about these management changes. All appointees maintain their status as Senior Management Personnel of Bharat Coking Coal Limited, ensuring continuity in the company's leadership structure.

These strategic appointments reflect the company's commitment to leveraging experienced professionals across its various operational divisions, particularly in critical areas such as mining operations, security, and industrial engineering.