An agency report quoted Basant Poddar, Vice President of Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) as saying that the use of low-grade iron ore by steel firms may raise the operational cost of these firms. On the back of acute shortage of iron ore in the country, steel firms are forced to use low-grade ore to run
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Use of low-grade ore raises cost of steel firms
An agency report quoted Basant Poddar, Vice President of Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) as saying that the use of low-grade iron ore by steel firms may raise the operational cost of these firms. On the back of acute shortage of iron ore in the country, steel firms are forced to use low-grade ore to run
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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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OPEC slightly revises up oil demand forecast for 2013
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has marginally revised up the demand forecast for crude oil in 2013 to 89.68 million barrels per day from 89.55 mbd estimated a month ago. Estimated oil demand for 2012 is also revised up to 88.84 mbd from 88.80 mbd estimated in January by the organisation which accounts for about 35.0 percent of glob
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OPEC slightly revises up oil demand forecast for 2013
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has marginally revised up the demand forecast for crude oil in 2013 to 89.68 million barrels per day from 89.55 mbd estimated a month ago. Estimated oil demand for 2012 is also revised up to 88.84 mbd from 88.80 mbd estimated in January by the organisation which accounts for about 35.0 percent of glob
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Contractors allowed to explore in mining lease
In a move that may boost oil and gas output in the country, the union petroleum ministry decided to allow exploration in mining lease area with cost recovery on establishment of commerciality, the ministry said in an order. Thus, oil companies would be allowed to explore in already producing areas and all approved exploration cos
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Contractors allowed to explore in mining lease
In a move that may boost oil and gas output in the country, the union petroleum ministry decided to allow exploration in mining lease area with cost recovery on establishment of commerciality, the ministry said in an order. Thus, oil companies would be allowed to explore in already producing areas and all approved exploration cos
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ONGC plans to raise gas output from Tripura
State-run oil explorer ONGC is keen to raise natural gas output from onshore fields in Tripura in order to feed its upcoming 726.6 mw power plant and also to supply its customers. The country's biggest oil and gas explorer plans to raise its output from the fields to 5 million metric standard cubic metre per day (mmscmd). This would be pea
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ONGC plans to raise gas output from Tripura
State-run oil explorer ONGC is keen to raise natural gas output from onshore fields in Tripura in order to feed its upcoming 726.6 mw power plant and also to supply its customers. The country's biggest oil and gas explorer plans to raise its output from the fields to 5 million metric standard cubic metre per day (mmscmd). This would be pea