CIL to Launch M-Sand projects in a big way
Under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and administrative control over minor minerals vests with the State Governments, and accordingly, regulated…
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Mining Ministers attend ministerial roundtable at the FMF
More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries' minerals and metals strategies attended the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of…
Efforts on to engage reputed mining developers cum operators in coal mines
Ministry of Coal intent to engage reputed Mining Developers cum Operators in coal mines, through open global tenders, and to ramp up domestic coal production and…
India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals.
Mining sector in Rajasthan should ensure 33% green cover
The mining sector in Rajasthan should ensure a 33% green cover, an official said on Tuesday, adding if the small and large mines in the state…
Coal India to offer its 20 closed underground mines to private players
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that with the target to minimise the import of thermal coal, Coal India Ltd is going to offer its…
Gainwell Engineering, WCA partner to promote sustainable mining
Gainwell Engineering, the manufacturing venture of Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (formerly Tractors India Private Limited), has partnered with World Coal Association to promote sustainable coal mining…
Star rating of mines made mandatory
Ministry of Mines implemented Sustainable Mining by making provisions under Chapter-V of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017.
NMDC shines at rough diamond auction
National Mineral Development Corporation conducted an e-auction for sale of rough diamonds produced at its Panna Diamond mines located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
CSM Technologies unveils IntegratORE for mining value chain
CSM Technologies Ltd, a Bhubaneswar-headquartered IT consulting firm, has rolled out IntegratORE, the first-of-its-kind integrated suite of digital mining solutions.
Domestic aluminium industry seeks reduction in BCD
The domestic aluminium industry has sought reduction in basic custom duty and correction in inverted duty structure on critical raw materials, including pet coke, caustic soda,…
99 coal mines for commercial mining put on sale
The government launched the fourth round of auction of coal mines for commercial mining under which 99 blocks have been put on sale.
53 bids for 20 coal mines; Vedanta, Hindalco, JSW among bidders
As many as 53 bids have been received from 37 companies, including JSW, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Vedanta and Hindalco Industries, for 20 coal mines…
CIL approves pre-feasibility report for aluminium project
Coal India Ltd on Tuesday said its board has approved a pre-feasibility report for setting up an integrated aluminium project in Odisha.
Auction process for 40 new coal mines to begin next week
The government on Friday said it will begin next week the next round of auction process for 40 new blocks for the sale of coal.
Coal ministry in process of finalising mine closure framework
The coal ministry said it is in the process of finalising a robust mine closure framework on three major aspects institutional governance; people and communities; and…
JSPL to start mining at Kasia mine within a month
Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) aims to start mining at Kasia iron ore block within a month, its Managing Director V R Sharma said.
Unmanned Mining Vehicles Equipped with TIKS
Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (NHL) purchased and applied more than 40 sets of Techking Tire Intelligent Control System (TIKS) for one large…
Mines ministry’s scheme for accreditation of agencies
Ministry of Mines has adopted the scheme for accreditation of private exploration agencies developed by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality…
Efforts to augment resources & exploration of mineral deposit
Mineral assessment is a continuous process and a number of exploration agencies like Geological Survey of India (GSI), Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), Atomic Minerals Directorate…
SW Railway transports 14 million tonne freight
The South Western Railway (SWR) transported a record 14 million tonnes of essential freight, including cement, coal, iron ore, and fertilisers from April to July of…
Joshi calls for restructuring NMET as autonomous body
Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi has urged the officials of the Ministry of Mines to bring about further momentum in restructuring the National Mineral Exploration…
Details on gold reserves in the country
As per National Mineral Inventory data, the total reserves/resources of gold ore (primary) in the country have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes
Power Mech bags Rs 9,294 cr contract from CCL
Power Mech Projects Ltd said it has bagged a Rs 9,294 crore contract from Coal India arm CCL to develop and operate a mine.
Auction of Kuraloi (A) North coal mine in second attempt
The Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, had launched the auction process of 38 coal mines in the first tranche of auction for Sale of Coal (commercial…