Mining
AI could cut mineral exploration drilling fivefold: Stanford expert tells WMC
February 25, 2026
AI could cut mineral exploration drilling fivefold: Stanford expert tells WMC
Artificial intelligence is poised to upend one of the mining industry’s most expensive and time-consuming activities: mineral exploration drilling. According…
TEXMiN, Aereo sign MoU to launch aerial intelligence CoE for digital mining
February 19, 2026
TEXMiN, Aereo sign MoU to launch aerial intelligence CoE for digital mining
TEXMiN Foundation, the Technology Translation Research Park under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has signed a…
7 MoUs signed at III–2026 conclave to boost smart mining & critical minerals ecosystem
February 10, 2026
7 MoUs signed at III–2026 conclave to boost smart mining & critical minerals ecosystem
Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the Industry–Institute Interaction 2026 (III–2026) Conclave and Exhibition, organised by TEXMiN Foundation…
India’s rare earth gamble: Strategic autonomy, industrial ambition & high stakes of execution
February 3, 2026
India’s rare earth gamble: Strategic autonomy, industrial ambition & high stakes of execution
India’s renewed focus on rare earths, as outlined in the Union Budget, marks one of the most consequential industrial policy…
Union Budget 26: Critical minerals mission, ₹1,500 cr exploration push & PSU expansion
February 1, 2026
Union Budget 26: Critical minerals mission, ₹1,500 cr exploration push & PSU expansion
India’s mining and minerals sector is undergoing a structural shift in 2026–27, moving from a traditional focus on bulk commodities…
ES26: Growth, policy shifts and strategic imperatives in mineral sector
January 31, 2026
ES26: Growth, policy shifts and strategic imperatives in mineral sector
India’s mineral sector is entering a transformative phase, marked by robust growth, rising domestic and global demand, and significant policy…
NITI Aayog convenes National Meet on Critical and Strategic Minerals at ISM Dhanbad
January 14, 2026
NITI Aayog convenes National Meet on Critical and Strategic Minerals at ISM Dhanbad
The Critical & Strategic Minerals Committee constituted by NITI Aayog held a national-level meeting on Monday at TEXMiN, IIT (ISM)…
ISM Dhanbad launches CoRE-MiN Centre of Excellence to boost critical minerals mission
December 30, 2025
ISM Dhanbad launches CoRE-MiN Centre of Excellence to boost critical minerals mission
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, in collaboration with its Technology Translation Research Park TEXMiN, has…
Diaspora key to elevating India’s mining sector to global standards: G Kishan Reddy
December 12, 2025
Diaspora key to elevating India’s mining sector to global standards: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy emphasised the crucial role of the Indian diaspora in elevating India’s…
Bedra strengthens hold in Japan, driving AI manufacturing with advanced copper alloy
November 12, 2025
Bedra strengthens hold in Japan, driving AI manufacturing with advanced copper alloy
Bedra Vietnam Alloy Materials (bedra Vietnam), a subsidiary of the century-old German precision materials brand bedra, is reinforcing its commitment…
TEXMiN, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad signs LoI with University of Cambridge for critical minerals supply
October 12, 2025
TEXMiN, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad signs LoI with University of Cambridge for critical minerals supply
In a landmark development for India–UK scientific collaboration, the Technology Innovation and Translation Research Park (TEXMiN) of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad has…
MoS Dubey chairs review on revised Jharia Master Plan in Dhanbad
August 28, 2025
MoS Dubey chairs review on revised Jharia Master Plan in Dhanbad
Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, chaired a high-level review meeting on the Revised Jharia…
Government clarifies: No private participation allowed in Offshore Atomic Mineral Exploration
August 6, 2025
Government clarifies: No private participation allowed in Offshore Atomic Mineral Exploration
The Ministry of Mines has categorically denied recent media reports suggesting that the Union Government has permitted private companies to…
Coal mine waste and fly ash: A new opportunity for India’s resource security
July 28, 2025
Coal mine waste and fly ash: A new opportunity for India’s resource security
Recent studies have revealed significant concentrations of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and trace elements in coal-derived waste materials, offering India…
NMDC mines earn coveted 5 star rating for sustainable mining excellence
July 11, 2025
NMDC mines earn coveted 5 star rating for sustainable mining excellence
NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and a frontrunner in responsible mining, has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainable…
BCCL revives legacy coal mine under MDO model, boosting self reliance in coking coal
July 9, 2025
BCCL revives legacy coal mine under MDO model, boosting self reliance in coking coal
In a significant development aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat as championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Coking…
CIL, SCCL and Heartfulness sign MoU for sustainable mine restoration and livelihoods
July 4, 2025
CIL, SCCL and Heartfulness sign MoU for sustainable mine restoration and livelihoods
In a groundbreaking move towards environmental restoration and sustainable development, Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL)…
Mines Ministry issues guidelines for Centres of Excellence under NCMM
April 17, 2025
Mines Ministry issues guidelines for Centres of Excellence under NCMM
In a major push towards enhancing India’s capabilities in the field of critical minerals, the Ministry of Mines has issued…
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…