Web Exclusive Jan 07, 2013 Contract opportunities in mining sector As the size of the economy grows, so does the demand for mineral resources like iron ore, coal, manganese, copper. India produces around 89 minerals out of which four are mineral fuels, 11 are metallic, 52 are non-metallic and 22 are minor minerals. In order to boost mining output, the central government revised the National Mineral Policy in 1994 and allowed private domestic and foreign investors to explore and exploit iron ore copper, zinc,
Policy Update Jan 03, 2013 Experts call for right policy in mining sector Experts urge government to adopt appropriate policies to tap the mining potential in the interior tribal areas. They note that mineral rich states such as Chattisgarh, Odisha and Jhar khand, have high levels of poverty, indicating that mineral wealth has not translated into prosperity, so far. Therefore, they urge gove rnment to come out with policy that facilitates inclusive development of mining sector which takes into account the overall progress of local population.
Web Exclusive Dec 10, 2012 WB govt seeks national policy on iron ore In order to ensure even distribution of raw materials for steel industry across states in the country, the West Bengal government demanded a national policy on iron-ore, on the lines of the coal policy from the centre. Call for such a policy comes while the steel industry, particularly the secondary players, in the state, face prob
Web Exclusive Nov 23, 2012 MPT set to diversify cargo handling The crisis in the mining sector in Goa and Karnataka affected cargo traffic at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and hence the port plans to diversify its cargo handling. In this regard, the port is said to have taken steps to change its profile from a mono-commodity port to a multi-commodity port
Interview Oct 01, 2012 It is always important to have a perspective planning We look at bringing in efficiencies at all levels in the supply chain and this is a continuing process,
Communication Feature Sep 01, 2012 A tough performer The Construck PRIMA range of tippers from Tata Motors is especially suited to provide the necessary momentum in the construction and mining sectors.
Cover Story Apr 01, 2012 Following the wrong map? Exploration companies have frequently found that governments in mineral-rich countries and states promise much higher yields than are actually available, writes A Shivkamal, and explains how GIS mapping can help with accuracy and also stem illegal mining.
Feature Apr 01, 2012 Divining intervention Nearly a fifth of the country’s land is rich in commercially viable mineral deposits, but without proper prospecting policies, mining has not always been scientific. The government is now wooing foreign players into prospecting and mining in India,
Feature Apr 01, 2012 Tax money and high-risk prospecting Without investment in exploration leading to discovery of mineral deposits, no investment would be forthcoming in mining, India is a densely populated country with an ancient heritage of mining and metallurgy.
