Mining

Bauxite mining will make India a global aluminium hub

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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