Mining

India’s mining sector is undergoing structural reform from commercial coal auctions to critical mineral policy and MDO-based outsourcing by coal PSUs. Infra Advisors advises across coal and mineral MDO transactions, supporting operators, mine owners and project finance lenders with development structuring and transaction execution.

MDO Coal

Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) contracts have emerged as the preferred route for Coal India Limited subsidiaries and state utilities to accelerate coal production without direct operational investment. The government’s coal production target of 1.5 billion tonnes by FY27 has sharpened demand for technically and financially strong MDO operators.

Infra Advisors advises MDO bidders on contract structuring, financial modelling, bid economics and project finance for capital-intensive mine development. We support clients through the RFQ and RFP stages, mine development planning and lender engagement for MDO-backed project financing.

MDO Bauxite

Bauxite mining in India, concentrated in Odisha and Jharkhand, is expanding to support domestic aluminium production and reduce import dependence. State-owned mining corporations are increasingly tendering MDO contracts to enhance production from allocated blocks with complex geology and infrastructure requirements.

We provide transaction advisory for bauxite MDO contracts, covering mine development planning, contractual structuring, revenue modelling and project financing. Our team advises both MDO operators and joint venture partners navigating state-level tender processes and the environment and forest clearance timelines.

Commercial Coal

Commercial coal mine auctions introduced following the 2020 amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act have opened coal production to private players without end-use restrictions. Over 100 blocks have been offered across multiple tranches, attracting domestic and international developers to India’s coal infrastructure market.

Infra Advisors advises commercial coal mine developers on block due diligence, bid structuring, revenue share optimisation and project financing. We support clients through MoC auction processes, mine development approvals and capital arrangements for exploration and first coal extraction phases.

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