Kathmandu: An agreement was signed between Salt Trading Corporation Limited and Nepal Coal Limited at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies here recently to conduct the business of the Nepal Coal Limited.

According to the agreement reached in line with the decision of HMG, Nepal Coal Limited will be run by the Salt Trading Corporation Limited.

After the Salt Trading Corporation conducts the business, at least 10 per cent of the dividends will be given to the shareholders every year, whether it runs in profit or loss, according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.