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 mineral resources between Geological Survey of…
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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. At present, the Fengfeng Coal Coking…
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 that can be applied to existing…
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 and sales in July 2020 as…
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 Steel India, which is a 60:40…
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 scenario. After three strong years and…
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 The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act,…
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 and sales for the year 2018-19…
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 the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines…
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 mining leasehold areas. The initial activities…
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 non-ferrous metals. The shift is expected…