Mining
Bauxite mining will make India a global aluminium hub
October 19, 2020
Bauxite mining will make India a global aluminium hub
Importing bauxite, one of India’s abundant ores has caused an estimated forex loss of over $400 million in the last…
SCCL seeks diversion of 104 hectares forest land for mining
October 2, 2020
SCCL seeks diversion of 104 hectares forest land for mining
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has sought diversion of 104 hectares of forest land in Yellandu forest area of Bhadradri…
No takers for 15 coal mines up for auction
September 30, 2020
No takers for 15 coal mines up for auction
India has received no bids for 15 of the 38 mines to be auctioned as a part of its plan…
Kolar Gold Fields mineral exploration starts
September 29, 2020
Kolar Gold Fields mineral exploration starts
Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) started exploratory drilling at Betrayaswamy block of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF).
MoU between India and Finland for cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources
September 2, 2020
MoU between India and Finland for cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved an MoU for cooperation in the field of geology and…
Mining license obtained for Chaerqi coal mine reconstruction and expansion
August 22, 2020
Mining license obtained for Chaerqi coal mine reconstruction and expansion
Fengfeng Coal Coking Company’s 9,00,000 tons/year expansion project of the first phase of Chaerqi Coal Mine obtained a mining license.…
New standard on tailings management aims to improve the safety in mining industry
August 6, 2020
New standard on tailings management aims to improve the safety in mining industry
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (the Standard) was launched which establishes the first global standard on tailings management…
NMDC’s iron ore production improves by 35% & sales by 20%
August 5, 2020
NMDC’s iron ore production improves by 35% & sales by 20%
The mining major NMDC, India’s largest iron-ore producer and a diversified Navaratna PSU, recorded a sharp rise in overall production…
ArcelorMittal starts mining operations at Thakurani iron ore block
July 24, 2020
ArcelorMittal starts mining operations at Thakurani iron ore block
Arcelor Mittal India has commenced operations at Thakurani iron ore block in Odisha. The announcement was made by ArcelorMittal Nippon…
MCE industry reports contraction of volumes by over 20% in CY2020: ICRA
July 22, 2020
MCE industry reports contraction of volumes by over 20% in CY2020: ICRA
ICRA continues to maintain negative outlook for the domestic mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector based on the prevailing overall…
The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill to transform Indian mining sector passed
March 12, 2020
The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill to transform Indian mining sector passed
Parliament passed The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for amendments in Mines & Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and…
NMDC surpasses 30 million tonnes production and sales for 3rd year
April 1, 2019
NMDC surpasses 30 million tonnes production and sales for 3rd year
NMDC, the largest producer of iron ore in the country, has once again surpassed the 30 MT figure of production…
MoU between India and Morocco in the field of Mining and Geology
May 16, 2018
MoU between India and Morocco in the field of Mining and Geology
MoU between India and Morocco in the field of mining and geology was signed on 11.4.2018 in New Delhi between…
Extraction of Coal Bed Methane by CIL
March 15, 2018
Extraction of Coal Bed Methane by CIL
Coal India Limited (CIL) has taken initiatives to undertake the work of extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) from its…
Government shifting its focus to deep seated minerals and non-ferrous metals
March 6, 2018
Government shifting its focus to deep seated minerals and non-ferrous metals
The Ministry of Mines has taken a conscious decision to shift the focus of exploration to deep seated minerals and…