Mines

December 21, 2023

India set to surpass 1 billion tonnes in coal production by 2025: Pralhad Joshi

In a significant development for India’s energy sector, Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, announced that…

Mining

March 14, 2022

Star rating of mines made mandatory

Ministry of Mines implemented Sustainable Mining by making provisions under Chapter-V of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR), 2017. Accordingly,…

Mining

September 18, 2021

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…

Mining

August 18, 2021

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…

Steel

July 13, 2021

Steel Minister reviews performance & activities of PSUs

Union Minister of Steel Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, along with Faggan Singh Kulaste, MoS, reviewed the activities and performance of…

Coal

July 8, 2021

Raosaheb Patil Danve given charge of MoS coal, mines

Raosaheb Patil Danve took the charge as Minister of State (MoS) for coal and mines. Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad…

Coal

March 19, 2021

Methane emissions from Indian coal mines rising

The climate impact of methane emissions, including by India that is among the top five emitters, from proposed coal mines…

Mining

March 14, 2021

Framework for non-ferrous metal scrap recycling

Centre has issued a framework for scrap recycling of non-ferrous metals, including aluminium and copper, in a bid to cut…

Mining

February 18, 2021

Odisha has potential to emerge as global steel hub

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the state has the potential to emerge as a global hub in steel, aluminium…

Coal

February 4, 2021

Miners in Balochistan reluctant to work after Hazara killings

Thousands of miners have stopped work and many have fled Pakistan's restive Balochistan province since insurgents killed 10 Hazara workers…

Mining

January 27, 2021

Incentive for early production from auctioned mines

The government plans to provide incentive to mineral block allocatees for early commencement of production from the auctioned mines, a…

Coal

December 30, 2020

Government mopped Rs 8,965 cr from auctioned coal blocks

Government mopped up Rs 8,964.75 crore till last month from the auctioned and allotted mines, according to the coal ministry.

Coal

November 21, 2020

Commercial coal auction subdued by clean energy transition

The transition to clean energy sources led to subdued participation in the recently concluded first round of commercial coal mine…

Mining

November 14, 2020

Centre working to reform mining sector and amend rules

The Centre is looking at mining reforms, including amendments to the Mining Act and auction rules, coal and mines secretary…

Infrastructure

September 28, 2020

Bridge to be constructed over Damodar river by PWD

Central Coalfields Limited awarded the work to construct a bridge over Damodar river in Rajrappa to the PWD. The bridge…

Coal

July 31, 2020

Commercial Coal Mining will start new era of development in Chhattisgarh: Pralhad Joshi

Commencement of commercial coal mining will start new era of growth & development in Chhattisgarh, said Pralhad Joshi, Minister of…

Mining

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…