Indian soil is blessed with rich mineral resources and has a long history of mining, mineral production, and mineral utilisation. The mining sector in India is governed by the provisions of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) together with the rules prescribed there under.
Category: Coal & Mining
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Joy Global expands into underground hard rock
Through two major acquisitions, the leading mining equipment and service provider has established a clear presence in a new market for the company.
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Odisha to have 10percent stake in rail link for port-led development
Odisha has confirmed 10 per cent equity participation in the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Indian Port Rail Corporation Ltd (IPRCL) that will be formed for development of a heavy haul rail corridor from Salegaon to Paradip port.
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Cabinet approves National Mineral Exploration Policy
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP).
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PM wants ministries to chalk out plan for better movement of coal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly asked the ministries of coal, railways, shipping and power to work out a plan for better movement of coal though coastal and inland waterways and present the policy on the same to the cabinet.
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New mineral policy to bring in private investment | Tomar
The Centre will soon introduce a national mineral exploration policy which will promote private investment in the sector other than boosting exploration, Union Minister of Mines Narendra Singh Tomar said.
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Hundreds of mines closed following NGT order
Hundreds of minor minerals mines, which failed to obtain the National Green Tribunal (NGT) mandated environment clearance (EC) in Kota region were forced to discontinue operations, leaving thousands of labourers without work.
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Coal auctions, solar plan
Speaking to Bloomberg TV India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said he plans to seek approval for the next round of coal auctions.
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Coal ministry to allot five mines to power utilities
The Coal Ministry has identified five coal mines for allocation to state-owned power utilities in an effort to smoothen power supply
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CIL trade union opposes investments
As Coal India plans to ramp up production with investment in hi-tech machines, a trade union has denounced the move.