Mining
Mines Ministry hosts national workshop on exploration licence regime & tranche-1 auction
April 9, 2025
Mines Ministry hosts national workshop on exploration licence regime & tranche-1 auction
In a significant push to boost mineral exploration and attract private investment, the Ministry of Mines today organised a National…
CCA, Ministry of Mines organises workshop on e-bill system implementation
February 18, 2025
CCA, Ministry of Mines organises workshop on e-bill system implementation
The Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Mines, organised a workshop to provide stakeholders with valuable…
Mineral & Non-Ferrous metal production shows robust growth in FY 2024-25
February 3, 2025
Mineral & Non-Ferrous metal production shows robust growth in FY 2024-25
India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal sectors are on a strong growth track, continuing the momentum set in FY 2023-24. As…
NMDC records best ever monthly production in January 2025
February 3, 2025
NMDC records best ever monthly production in January 2025
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s largest iron ore producer, reported a record-breaking production of 5.10 million tonnes (MnT) and…
Mining reforms to boost critical minerals, sustainability and global competitiveness
February 1, 2025
Mining reforms to boost critical minerals, sustainability and global competitiveness
In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has identified mining as one of six key domains for transformative…
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen green tech value chain
January 30, 2025
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen green tech value chain
In a major push towards self-reliance in critical mineral resources, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has…
Ministry of Mines hosts webinar on India’s first Offshore Areas Mineral Blocks auction
December 18, 2024
Ministry of Mines hosts webinar on India’s first Offshore Areas Mineral Blocks auction
In a landmark move to unlock the vast mineral potential beneath India’s seas, the Ministry of Mines recently organised a…
NMDC achieves record highs with 18% production increase in November
December 4, 2024
NMDC achieves record highs with 18% production increase in November
NMDC has set a new benchmark with its best-ever November performance since inception. The company reported a significant increase in…
India to launch first-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks
November 27, 2024
India to launch first-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to embark on a historic journey by launching the first tranche…
Auction of strategic mineral blocks in Tranche IV: Major milestone for AtmaNirbhar Bharat
November 8, 2024
Auction of strategic mineral blocks in Tranche IV: Major milestone for AtmaNirbhar Bharat
Ministry of Mines has successfully completed the auction of eight critical mineral blocks as part of the Tranche IV of…
NMDC’s 66th AGM highlights record performance and ambitious 100MT goal by 2030
September 25, 2024
NMDC’s 66th AGM highlights record performance and ambitious 100MT goal by 2030
NMDC held its 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its corporate office in Hyderabad. The meeting, chaired by Amitava Mukherjee,…
NMDC sets ₹2,200 Cr CAPEX for FY’25 to propel expansion
September 12, 2024
NMDC sets ₹2,200 Cr CAPEX for FY’25 to propel expansion
NMDC has announced a capital expenditure (Capex) allocation of ₹2,200 crore for the financial year 2025. The investment is aimed…
NMDC unveils cutting edge R&D facility in Hyderabad
June 20, 2024
NMDC unveils cutting edge R&D facility in Hyderabad
NMDC, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Patancheru, Hyderabad. This new facility represents a substantial investment…
Ministry of Mines hosts workshop on Granite and Marble Mining
May 30, 2024
Ministry of Mines hosts workshop on Granite and Marble Mining
The Ministry of Mines organized a significant workshop on Granite and Marble mining in Bengaluru, addressing the industry’s pressing issues…
Mineral production in India sees steady growth in January 2024
March 20, 2024
Mineral production in India sees steady growth in January 2024
In a promising development for India’s mining and quarrying sector, the index of mineral production for the month of January…
India secures groundbreaking Lithium exploration & mining project in Argentina
January 16, 2024
India secures groundbreaking Lithium exploration & mining project in Argentina
In a historic development, the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, marked a significant milestone by signing an agreement for…
Mines Ministry unveils draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction
December 28, 2023
Mines Ministry unveils draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction
In a significant development, the Ministry of Mines has released draft rules for public consultation regarding the auction of offshore…
GSI & NIRM host successful workshop on Pumped Storage Hydro Projects in Hyderabad
December 21, 2023
GSI & NIRM host successful workshop on Pumped Storage Hydro Projects in Hyderabad
In a collaborative effort to address critical geological and geotechnical issues related to Pumped Storage Hydro Power Projects (PSPs), the…
India takes steps towards self-reliance in critical minerals
December 18, 2023
India takes steps towards self-reliance in critical minerals
In a significant move towards achieving self-reliance in critical and strategic minerals, the Ministry of Mines in India has taken…
India’s mineral production soars by 11.5% in September 2023
December 5, 2023
India’s mineral production soars by 11.5% in September 2023
In a significant upswing for India’s mining and quarrying sector, the country witnessed an impressive 11.5% increase in its mineral…
India’s Robust Power Generation: 8.8% Surge in Domestic Coal-Based Output
November 29, 2023
India’s Robust Power Generation: 8.8% Surge in Domestic Coal-Based Output
India, the world’s third-largest consumer of energy, is witnessing a remarkable surge in power generation, with a notable 8.18% increase…
Mines Secretary commends Hindustan Copper’s progress in Maiden Visit to Kolkata
November 9, 2023
Mines Secretary commends Hindustan Copper’s progress in Maiden Visit to Kolkata
In a significant development, VL Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, embarked on his maiden visit to the…
REC hosts workshop on customised debt financing for commercial mining & MDOs
November 2, 2023
REC hosts workshop on customised debt financing for commercial mining & MDOs
REC Limited, a prominent public sector enterprise operating under the Ministry of Power, recently organized a workshop focused on “Customized…
Mineral production increases by 10.7% in July, 2023
September 28, 2023
Mineral production increases by 10.7% in July, 2023
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of July, 2023 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 111.9,…
Pralhad Joshi, Canadian delegation discuss strengthening mining cooperation
September 19, 2023
Pralhad Joshi, Canadian delegation discuss strengthening mining cooperation
The Union Minister for Coal & Mines, Pralhad Joshi, held a productive meeting with a Canadian delegation led by H.E.…