As part of its initiative to boost railway connectivity, the railway ministry plans to spend about Rs 4,000 crore to upgrade rail connectivity to coal mines. The investment, once materialises, would boost fuel supplies to power projects. Many power projects are suffering insufficient coal supply because of lack of rail conn
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Odisha govt’s mining policy does not find favour with centre
Media reports indicate that the union mines ministry may send an advisory to the Odisha government warning against the proposed measures of the state government. Especially, the mines ministry may advise the state government against proceeding with a proposed move asking holders of mining lease (pending renewal) to sup
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Odisha govt’s mining policy does not find favour with centre
Media reports indicate that the union mines ministry may send an advisory to the Odisha government warning against the proposed measures of the state government. Especially, the mines ministry may advise the state government against proceeding with a proposed move asking holders of mining lease (pending renewal) to sup
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AOSF alleges miners of charging high price for ore
Iron ore mining companies in Odisha charge exorbitant rates while selling ore to local steel firms, alleges the All Odisha Steel Federation (AOSF). The body, which represents the interests of local steel units and sponge iron manufacturers, alleges that two mining lessees- Sirajuddin and Indrani Patnaik had offered ore for sale to such
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Odisha govt puts condition on raw material supply
Reports suggest that Odisha government has made some reservation in maintaining its commitment to supply raw material to steel projects, the memoranda of understanding (MoU) for which are already signed. In the case of existing MoUs, the government may not retain any clause committing grant of or recommendation for grant of Mineral Concession, a guid
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Mining firms in Odisha gets notices
Several mining firms in Odisha received notices from the state government seeking penalty for
mining "without statutory clearances" over the past deca
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Locals receive coal blocks
Coal Minister S Jaiswal approved a policy for small and isolated coal blocks that are economically unviable but are enough to feed local demand.
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Policy to connect mines faster
The Ministry of Railways has announced a new policy for conÂnecting coal and iron ore mines by rail.
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Govt extends coal mines conservation schemes
The Cabinet Committee of Infrastructure has approved the continuation of schemes of conservation and safety in coal mines and development of transport infrastructure in coalfield areas as plan schemes.