The SCCL had put up a pioneering effort in the introduction of mechanisation in coal mining industry in India. SCCL has been putting in relentless efforts to modernize the extraction technologies in its mines. Technology occupies the top position among the priorities of perspective plan which holds the key to the objectives and targets of the plan.

The coal production share from Opencast and Underground mines ( Hand section & Machine mining) during 2011-12 are shown below:

The technologies in Opencast and Underground mines of SCCL are as under -

-    Shovel and Dumpers

-    Dragline

-    Inpit crushing & conveying

-    Surface miner

-    Conventional Bord & Pillar ( Hand Section mining)

-    Semi-mechanized Bord & Pillar (SDL & LHD)

-    Special method ( Blasting Gallery)

-    Long Wall

-    Continuous Miner