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Esse?s Koira mine gets 5-star rating

Koira iron ore mine of Essel Mining & Industries (EMIL), has been conferred the five-star rating by the Union Ministry of Mines. The criteria chosen for the recognition are managing impacts at the mine level, final/progressive mine closure and landscape restoration, addressing social impacts of R&R requirements, community engagement & welfare programmes, and assurance & reporting.

On a Positive Note

The 13th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2016 (IMME 2016) held during November 16-19 concluded with a positive note on a possible turnaround of Indian mining industry in the coming years. The 13th Global Mining Summit (GMS) 2016 also held concurrently with the IMME 2016.

Centre wants to revive iron ore mining

The Union government is very keen to restart iron ore mining in the country and export more quantity of ore, said Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on August 22. He added that the government need to find a way to export iron ore. Production of steel is vital for the country's manufacturing sector, he said.

Industry bodies wants govt to avoid hike in royalty

Members of a government appointed Study Group recommended the government to avoid any hike in royalty for zinc, lead and other non-ferrous minerals as it would adversely affect the domestic mining industry. It may be recalled that the government formed this group to recommend royalty rates for these minerals. The group consists of industry bodies like Ficci, Asso

International Mining & Machinery Exhibition

The Indian mining sector will emerge stronger with a better and more transparent mining policy and according to McKinsey Report, the metals and mining sector can contribute to $150 billion per annum to GDP.The two day international conference ?Global Mining Summit? kick-started alongside the four day International Mining & Machinery Exhibition with a specific focus on exploration, technology, policy frameworks and emerging business opportunities in the Indian mining and coal sectors.

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