Govt mulls shifting control of iron ore, coal to Steel Min to boost supply

Proposal to shift authority from mines and coal ministries is under discussion, needs PMO approval

The government is considering a plan to hand over control of iron ore and coking coal mining to the steel ministry to boost supplies of the key steelmaking materials, as the country is poised to become the world’s second-biggest producer, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.

The proposal to shift the regulatory authority from the current mines and coal ministries is under discussion and needs approval from the prime minister’s office and the ministries, said the person, who asked not to be identified as the matter is not yet public. The integration would allow the steel ministry to