The mineral’s demand is likely to increase by 3 per cent

Kirity Kumar, Business Segment Manager – Operating Solutions, Quaker Houghton, speaks on the types of products manufactured by the company for mining and other related industries.

Zinc: Securing a Sustainable Future for Mining Industry

The steel used for the coaches of the Vande Bharat trains has been fortified with zinc.

Madhya Pradesh invites tenders for auctioning 51 mineral blocks

In an effort to enhance India's self-reliance in strategic resources, the government of Madhya Pradesh has issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for the auction of 51 mineral blocks.

Mines Ministry approves Rs 1.54 bn for NMET’s exploration

Under the direction of Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary Ministry of Mines, the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) Ministry of Mines was convened.

Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.

Premium lubrication solutions for successful mining operations

As a core industry, the mining sector plays a significant role ininfluencing the economic growth of our resource-rich country.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

We are a market leader in surface mining

Wirtgen is global market leader in the manufacturing of machines for cutting rock in open cast mining operations. Wirtgen surface miners cut primary resources such as coal, gypsum, iron ore, salt, phosphate, bauxite, limestone or granite, achieving high degrees of purity in the process.

Ramesh Palagiri of Wirtgen: We are a market leader in surface mining

Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on the revival in the mining market after the Covid-impact.

Vedanta Aluminium launches maiden Sustainable Development Report

Launched on World Environment Day, the report captures sustainability performance highlights of FY 2019-20.

Vedanta, research institutes sign MoU for value-creation from bauxite residue

Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.

Rural economy driving demand

Boosting economic growth is currently a major challenge for the government to achieve its dream of making India a $5-trillion economy by 2024, writes Samir Bansal of Off-Highway Research.

Vedanta signs MoU with research institutes for value-creation from bauxite residue

Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.

Indian CE market to regain growth

Samir Bansal of Off-Highway Research writes on the market and sales scenario of Indian construction equipment market.

CE industry: On the road to recovery

The rural economy has also been driving sales of construction equipment. A good monsoon, record agricultural production and huge procurement by the government agencies along with a focus on rural infrastructure are all attributable to increasing rural prosperity.

Trending mining equipment and features

The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.

Mining opportunities and challenges

Ritabrata Ghosh, Associate Head, Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA writes on the mining scenario in India.

Digitised & connected mining with advanced automation technology

Like automotive industry, emerging advanced technologies are helping mining industry to upgrade as well as digitise their operations. According to various report, India is one of the largest exporters of iron ore, chromite, bauxite, mica and manganese.

Towards better Mining

The measures announced by the government for mining industry are expected to have a positive impact in the coming years.

41 coal mines on offer for commercial coal mining

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining, through video conference.

Looking for a Turnaround

We see double-digit growth for industrial lubricants

With about 200 distributors and extensive logistical reach, GS Caltex India has consolidated its presence in Indian market. Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director & CEO, shares more on the market opportunities for lubricants in Indian construction and mining industry

Aggregate Boom,Policy Gloom

Crushers and screens market is poised for a demand boom with the focus slowly shifting towards higher capacity machines to meet the growing demand for aggregates.

Global metal market trends

The global economy is doing well. Growth already beat expectations this year and the global economy will continue to quicken in 2018.

States to auction 72 mineral blocks by fiscal end

As many as 72 mineral blocks in 12 mineral-rich states are likely to undergo mining activities by end of this financial year. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and Tamil Nadu would put the blocks to auctions.

Conveyor systems are lifeline to mining industry

Major types of conveyors used in mining include mobile/shiftable conveyors, overland belt conveyor, overland pipe conveyor, apron conveyor, reclaim feeders and sandwich belt high angle conveyor and pony belt conveyor for underground mining.

Safe Mining

Blasting method used in mining can be dangerous in mines closer to inhabited locations. Abhinay Hatewar explains the advantages of blast-free mining over the blasting method in mining.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

Surface miners in Guinea

Wirtgen surface miners have been established in the West African Republic of Guinea for more than 10 years.

Technology for Africa

Wirtgen supplies sophisticated and practical technologies that are designed for extreme working conditions.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

2nd phase of mines auction

States are gearing up for the second phase of mine auction, which will see mines bearing minerals like gold, diamond and iron ore go under the hammer.

Nalco bags Pottangi mines

National Aluminium Company (Nalco)has bagged the Pottangi mines in Odisha?s Koraput district.

Govt to auction 42 mine blocks

The government will be auctioning a total of 42 blocks in the second phase of mineral auctions during 2016-17. These blocks have been identified by seven state governments for auction under the Mines & Minerals Development & Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2015.

On Course for Success

Bright prospects lie ahead for dumpers, but cost-effective conveyors may pose serious competition in the future, finds Charu Bahri. Industry voices affirm a turnaround has happened in the off highway dumper segment

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Navin Group is the oldest active dealership of CE industry in MP

Being involved in the business of construction equipment for the past 27 years, Navin Group still maintains a track record of excellent customer service and a healthy market share of satisfied customers

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Complete Off-Highway Tyre Solutions

BKT is the preferred supplier to international OEMs in industrial and construction segments. BKT enjoys principal presence in five continents, encapsulating more than 130 countries around the world.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold. The mining sector has gone through major challenges in the last few years. For instance, the CE industry

AMW appoints dealer in South Chhattisgarh

AMW Motors (AMW) has announced the appointment of Zee Autoplaza as its dealer for South Chhattisgarh. Zee Autoplaza is based in Raipur and will provide customers a full range of services including vehicle sales, financing assistance, maintenance and repair, spare parts support including a 24x7 call centre. Zee Autoplaza will be responsible for growing AMW?s business in the South Chhattisgarh region that includes Raipur, Mahasamundh, Tilda, Balodabazar, Bhatapara, Kawardha, Bemetara, Durg, Bhilai

Mines ministry releases mineral production figures for January 2014

The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) in the country during January 2014 was Rs. 19369 crore. The contribution of coal was Rs. 6908 crore, Petroleum (crude) Rs. 5954 crore, iron ore Rs. 2613 crore, natural gas (utilized) Rs. 1907 crore, limestone Rs. 406 crore and lignite Rs. 544 crore.

German companies are planning more investments in India.

German investors are taking a positive long-term view of Indian market and continue to invest in their operations to tap growth opportunities. Maharashtra, with around 39 per cent share of German investments, remains the most attractive destination, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India. Excerpts from the interview.

Realising the mining potential

An Indian success story

BKT enjoys a strong presence in over 130 countries along with India. Quality conscious users who adhere to stringent conformity standards in countries like Europe and America prefer BKT as their supplier, thus underlining the fact that every BKT product is superior in creation and delivers expected performance.

We plan to develop new products like jaw crushers, cone crushers and mobile plants.

We do not sell standard plants as we consider each crushing or screening task as different from the other. We aim to offer custom-built plants which will make us a cut above the others. Also, we are tapping export markets in certain areas, which keeps us busy in the present market conditions, says VP Mundra, Director, Core Crushing Equipments.

Odisha govt wants to reserve mines to OMC

If the state government's plan goes well, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) would get all the remaining mineral bearing areas in the state. Odisha government would write a letter to the union government defending its stand to reserve all balance mineral bearing areas of the state not already held under any

Panel submits report on linkage policy to Odisha govt

An inter-ministerial committee set up by the Odisha government submitted its report on the long-term linkage policy for supply of ore to local industries. The state government would examine the report and may take action to boost supply of raw material to local industries. The submission of the report prompted Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) to be optimistic about securing bauxite ore from

Balco may supply bauxite to Vedanta's refinery

Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) is in the process of increasing capacity utilisation at its 1-million tonne alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha by securing bauxite from its group firm Bharat Aluminium Company's (Balco). It is learnt that Balco would supply the raw material from its Kawardah mines in Chhattisgarh. The mines promise 120,000 tonne of bauxite supplies every

Mineral production declines 5.7% in May

A government statement shows, mineral sector witnessed 5.7 per cent fall in output during May 2013 as compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year. The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) stood at Rs 18,074 crore in May 2013. But the index of mineral production of mining and quar

Villagers oppose proposed mining project of VAL

In a major blow to the proposed bauxite mining projectof Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) in Niyamgiri Hills, Odisha, locals in 33 of the 36 adjacent villages opposed the project as they consider the hill as divine. The district officials would hold gram sabhas in 10 more villages in both Rayagada and Kalahandi districts and most likely all these village councils would reject the

Officials record claims of villagers

Government officials are recording the claims of the villagers in the Rayagada and Kalahandi district of Odisha following the direction from the Supreme Court. On April 18, the apex court directed the government to provide the villagers with basic forest rights in the form of land titles. Further, the court said it is only these villagers who can decide whether the proposed Rs 40,000-crore baux

Odisha govt gets suggestion from union ministry

The Union ministry of tribal affairs (MoTA) Secretary Vibha Puri Das asked the Odisha government to arrive at the exact number of villages where gram sabha was to be conducted for restarting the bauxite mining project of Vedanta Group. Das asked the state government not to restrict the gram sabha to only 12 villages of Niyamgiri hill s

Bauma Breaks Records

A record 530,000 visitors from over 200 countries converged on the Messe Mnnchen exhibition centre between April 15 and 21. This, the 30th edition of bauma, broke all previous records for exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.

Vedanta expects to resume operation in Lanjigarh unit soon

The annual financial statement 2012-13 of Vedanta Resources shows the company expects resume operation at its alumina refinery in Odisha's Lanjigarh by July 2013. The firm stopped operation at the 1-million tonne Lanjigarh refinery in December 2012 owing to paucity of bauxite -- the key raw material used to make alumina (the intermediate product for making aluminium

House panel proposes royalty-based payment for coal miners

A Parliamentary committee headed by Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, suggested the government to mandate coal and lignite mining firms to contribute an amount equal to royalty towards a district mineral foundation (DMF). While the new mining bill mandates miners of major minerals like iron ore and bauxite to make such a contribution, the bill mandates coal and lignite mines to pay

KIAPL expects phase I of Vizag project in 2014

The first phase of the calcium aluminate cement production facility being set up by Kerneos India Aluminate (KIAPL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh could be completed in 2014. The company is setting up the facility at Atchuyutapuram in Visakhapatnam on a 20 acre land bought from the AP Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC

Minister calls for preventing mining in tribal areas

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo urged the Governors of various states to cancel the memorandum of undertakings (MoUs) signed by with companies for mining activities in tribal areas. The minister said in many cases, state governments had facilitated signing of MoUs with non-tribal entities for carrying out mining in Schedule V areas which has led to upsu

FIMI wants govt to withdraw export duty on bauxite

Reports indicate that the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) requested the central government to withdraw export duty of 10 percent levied on export of low grade bauxite. The industry body argues that the proposed levy may force mine closures in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra and affect the direct and indirect employment opportunities for

Nalco aims to produce 64.50 lakh tonne of bauxite

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) aims to produce 64.50 lakh tonne of bauxite, 21.5 lakh tonne of alumina, 4.05 lakh tonne of aluminium and generate 6,341 million units of power in 2013-14. The company set this target in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of Mines. The MoU also fixed sales turnover target at Rs 7,757 crore, which is about 10 percent higher than that of th

Wirtgen Group Mineral Technologies

The Wirtgen Group's Mineral Technologies division offers a well-matched range of products for mining and processing useful minerals with the Wirtgen Surface Miners and Kleemann crushing and screening machines. Extracting minerals in opencast deposits and processing mineral raw materials places great demands on man and machine

Demag strengthens foothold

Demag Cranes is continuing to expand its presence on the Mississippi River. The company has received an order for the supply of a floating crane to Impala Warehouses LLC (Impala).

We have plans to introduce a new cone crusher this year

We are focusing on predictive maintenance; each of the problems are being analysed by our quality team in Hosur and then preventive action is taken for future products, says Viraj Parthi, Country Manager, Terex Mobile Processing Equipment

On a momentous growth

The government?s commitment to complete 7,300 km of roads in 2012-13 basically translates to a demand for approximately 39 crore tonne of aggregate. And if we calculate using the example of a 200-tph plant which produces approximately 600,000 tonne per annum,

Mining Equipment: On the Threshold of Growth

With the growing production, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected to not just keep pace but grow manifold. The thrust on surface mines has significantly enhanced mine production capacity

R&D spend is a way of life at Wirtgen

The Wirtgen Group has a widespread application expertise on surface miners as our machines have been working in various applications around the world says P Ramesh, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India.

Service is the key differentiator; for us, therefore it is a major focus area

It is up to the industry to take up the opportunity of the growth, build capacity across the value chain and then scale up, says Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director & CEO, JCB India, while sharing his views on the construction equipment industry.

LiuGong offers excavators ranging from 6T to 45T

Over the last few years, the excavator sale has increased drastically, and LiuGong excavators are emerging as one of the major forces operating in the construction industry.

Mining Equipment: Mining Shows Promising Potential

Mining and quarrying activities have contributed significantly to growth, primarily in the sales of large-sized equipment over the last few years. Equipment India finds out the details from some of the major players in the segment.