Economic Survey 2024-25: Coal and Mining, a critical engine for growth
India’s coal and mining sector stands as the backbone of the country’s industrial progress, playing a crucial role in energy security and economic development.
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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…
CIL might hike coal prices to mitigate increased cost
Coal India Ltd might raise prices of the dry fuel by at least 10-11% to mitigate the impact of increased costs and an impending wage revision
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…
Navy continues operation to find trapped Meghalaya miners
Indian Navy divers have recovered one body after six days of operations to find five miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia…
Nagaland government shuts down three ONGC wells
The Nagaland government has shut down three wells of state-run energy giant ONGC for allegedly not obtaining prior permission before starting drilling activities.
114 coal projects under various stages of implementation
Coal India Ltd's (CIL) 114 ongoing coal projects, costing Rs 20 crore and above, are under different stages of implementation, according to a report.
Coal India retains production momentum in May
Despite COVID-19 restrictions in several states, Coal India maintained its output and despatch momentum in May, the second month of the current fiscal
Asia Cement’s full shore power for a green, low-carbon port
Asia Cement Corporation has been developing low-carbon process technologies in the hope of contributing to environmental sustainability.
CCL records 112% jump in production in April
Coal India arm Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) has recorded 112 per cent increase in production at 4.84 million tonne (MT) in April.
Russian oil producers struggle to contain gas flaring
Russian oil producers reduced gas flaring only slightly last year and failed to reach a targeted level by a large margin, hampered by a lack of…
NCL supplies 87% of total coal to power producers in FY21
Coal India Ltd (CIL) arm NCL has said it supplied 87% of its total coal to electricity producers in the last fiscal year, thereby fulfilling the…
Lok Sabha passes MMDR Act amendment
Lok Sabha has passed a bill to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, with Union minister Pralhad Joshi saying
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 worldwide could rival the CO2 emissions…
Rare earth elements market size to reach $3757.7M by 2026
The Rare Earth Elements Market is Segmented Type Cerium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Europium, Gadolinium, Holmium, Lanthanum, Lutetium, Neodymium, Praseodymium
95 arrested, 250 cases filed so far over illegal coal mining
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said 95 persons have been arrested and 250 cases registered so far over illegal mining and transportation of…
Subdued production and offtake hurting Coal India
Coal India's production and offtake remained subdued in February amid lower demand and robust pithead stock of 78 million tonnes.
Metals sector can play important role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Urging the industry to take advantage of PLI scheme for the specialty steel, he calls for developing a new manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
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 and other mining industries.
Karnataka urges Centre to clear pending KSMCL proposals
Karnataka Minister Murugesh Nirani called on Union Coal & Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi and sought early clearance of four pending proposals of the Karnataka State Minerals…