Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency

Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.

LDA to use controlled demolition technique for illegal structures

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will now explore controlled demolition techniques for demolishing high-rise buildings.

We will continue to focus on infrastructure projects

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EPA doubles down on prohibition of emissions defeat devices

Tampering on off- and on-road emissions control systems is illegal and there are hefty fines levied for violations, according to an enforcement alert issued by the EPA in December.

Mining opportunities and challenges

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

Mining Needs a Leg-up

For India to achieve its full potential in the mining sector, policymakers need to give a leg-up in lifting the mining sector on a high growth path. Jayanta Roy elaborates on the mining industry scenario in India.

Looking for a Turnaround

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

CMPDI identifies 30 new coal mining projects

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) has identified 30 new coal mining projects for Coal India (CIL) that can add to the annual production capacity by 100 million tonnes.

Panel set up to curb illegal sand mining

The government has set up a committee to formulate guidelines that will ensure a transparent system for sand extraction and suggest ways for effective working of the mining surveillance system (MSS). Chaired by the mines secretary, the panel has officials from several states. According to a government official, the committee will also look into the way forward in implementation of the MSS and star rating of mines.

Construction enabler

India is on a fast track to develop world-class infrastructure in the country. Commencing with road sector wherein a construction speed of 40 km a day has already been achieved, plans are afloat to take it to 100 km a day. Similar traction has begun in other construction sectors like canals and more will follow.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

Wheel loaders - Optimising Productivity

Cycle time is a critical success factor in all bulk handling applications. Ramifications of high cycle time even extend to bulk handlers securing business. Wheel loaders are extensively used bulk handling tools wherein high productivity is of essence.

We have started a new manufacturing facility in India

There has been some positive vibes in the CE sector overall. Has this started reflecting on the demand for washing equipment?Policy changes do take time to manifest themselves in the form of improved business conditions.

M-Sand as Alternative for Natural Sand

With the latest innovations in crushing technology, modern crushers can produce well-graded and high quality sand, writes Ramanan Anantharaman.

Supreme Court orders shut down of 26 mines in Odisha

Illegal mining activities in various states of India has led to the downfall of the minerals and mining sector. Supreme Court had imposed ban on mining activities in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha. On May 16, the Supreme Court ordered shutdown of mines involved in Odisha which are involved in irregular mining activities. This is going to hit hard at the Indian steel industry which is already reeling down due to the shortage of iron ore. The Supreme Court has imposed restrictions on the operation of 2

India needs to resolve issues around mining sector: KPMG

SV Sukumar, Partner and Head of Operations and Supply Chain, KPMG is of the view that India needs to resolve issues related to mining activities mainly coal and iron ore. The quick resolution of the mining issues is the way forward for the economy. The mining sector is plagued with so many issues like illegal mining, ban on mining, etc.

National Green Tribunal bans illegal sand mining in the coastal areas

In 2013, the Awaaz Foundation had filed a complaint against illegal coastal sand mining and the existence of sand mafias in the coastal areas of Maharashtra before the NGT, Pune.The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered an immediate ban on all illegal sand mining in the coastal areas and those falling in the coastal regulation zone (CRZ).

Scarcity of sand in TN

Due to scarcity of sand, construction industry has come to a grinding halt in Tamil Nadu. Sand is not available so easily in the state despite the state government starting to sell sand seized from two illegal stockyards in Kancheepuram district. With sand scarcity, about Rs 10,000 crore worth of building projects are stuck.

Karnataka files cases against 57 mining firms

In Karnataka, 57 mining companies, including the State-owned Mysore Minerals (MML) and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), have been booked by the State Forest Department for carrying out mining operations in violation of the Department rules.

Kerala's stern action against illegal mining

Responding to the complaints from environmental organisations over illegal mining, the Kerala Revenue Department has resumed its drive against illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals including laterite, gravel, clay, and sand.

Plea to lift ban on sand mining in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government has been requested to lift the ban clamped on beach sand mining in the state. Workers dependent on beach mineral sand mining industry have urged the State government to restore their livelihood by lifting the ban on mining activity.

Illegal sand mining in UP: Committee submits report

The Union government-constituted committee to enquire into the adverse environmental impact of the alleged illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh has bubmitted its report.

Plea for resumption of mining in Goa

Seeking immediate resumption of mining in Goa, the Goa Mining People's Front (GMPF) on August 3 said it would hold a week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt. Mining has been stayed by the Supreme Court, following PILs about rampant illegal mining in the state. GMPF held a meeting in Panaji and resolved to hold successive bandhs from August 21 to August 28.

Karnataka govt may set up court to hear mining cases

Replying a question in the state legislative Assembly, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah indicated that his government would set up a fast-track court to hear illegal mining cases. Illegal mining in the state between 2006 and 2010 caused a loss of Rs 16,085 crore to the state exchequer, according to the final report of the then Karn

Goa govt to apprise SC on action against illegal mining

Goa government is taking steps to address the issue of illegal mining in the state and it would apprise the Supreme Court about the measures taken by when the matter comes up for hearing on July 10, reports indicate. Among the measures initiated by the state are adoption of differential global positioning systems (DGPS) mapping, regularization of dumps, e-filling. The state government is learnt to have addressed mining issues in four areas out of the six areas of conc

Director urges termination of mining leases

Even as the Supreme Court allowed mining in category A and B mines in Karnataka, the Director of Mines and Geology of the state government recommended premature closure of 14 mining leases falling under these two categories. In a letter to the Commerce and Industries ministry of the state government, the Director of Mines and Geology recommended premature closure of these mines noting that they too have committed ?serious irregReal estate body CREDAI requested government to promote housing part

States asked to introduce rules to prevent illegal mining

In order to curb irregularities in the mining sector, the section 23C of the MMDR (Mines and Mineral Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowers states to frame appropriate rules. The union government asked states to introduce rules under this section to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of

Official calls for strict compliance in ore mining

Regulation and strict compliance are required to bring back the golden era of iron ore mining, Rahul Guha, Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad said while addressing an event. Guha was addressing the Mining Engineers? Association of India meet on ?Iron Ore Mining in India: Present Challenges and Future Prospects? at Hospet, Karnataka

SC lifts ban on K'taka iron ore mining

The Supreme Court lifted the omnibus ban on iron ore mines in Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts of Karnataka and permitted 81 lease owners, who had committed minor violations, to resume mining after compliance of stringent conditions laid down by the courts.

AP govt gets request to transfer lease to Bramhani Steel

Some political parties urge the Andhra Pradesh government to transfer the mining leases alloted to Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), which is facing charges of illegal mining, in favour of Bramhani Steel. Former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brothers are the promoters of Bramhani Steel. They also own the

Illegal mining in Maharashtra rises

A media report quoted a government statement which shows that over 40,000 cases of illegal mining were recorded in Maharashtra in 2011-12 and this was far higher than around 26,000 cases in 2009-10. The report sourced this information from a statement prepared by the union Minister of Mines Dinsha Patel in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha

House panel alleges irregularities in coal mines allocation

According to the observation of Parliament Standing Committee on Coal and Steel, the Indian government did not follow best practice in allocating coal mines in the past 20 years. The allocation in this period was illegal and amount to abuse of power as the government alloted it to a privileged few. It said the allocation of "huge national resources" did not gener

SC allows mining in 63 blocks in Bellary

Considering the shortage of iron ore faced by steel makers, the Supreme Court allowed lease holders of 63 'B' category ore mines in Karnataka's Bellary district to resume mining operation. But the court maintained the suspension order for all mining along the Andhra-Karnataka border till the border dispu

Ban on fresh ore mining

The Goa government plans to ban completely all fresh excavation of mineral ore. The affidavit, which was filed in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action against rampant illegal mining,

Panel to examine 42 mines in Goa

Speaking in the state legislative assembly, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar informed that the Justice RMS Khandeparkar committee would investigate illegal revival of 42 mines 17 years ago. Last year, Goa government appointed the committee to investigate and examine the findings of the Shah Commission report on illegal mining which exposed a Rs 35,000 crore scam in the sector

Ports in Andhra witness decline in ore cargo

The hike in export duty on iron ore, increase in railway freight rates for export cargo of ore and the ban on illegal ore mining affected exports of the raw material. Gangavaram Port exported only 271,000 tonne this year as against 2.1 million tonne last fiscal. Other ports in Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam and Kakinada deep water ports lost 30 per cent in iron ore cargo traffic during 2012-13. In 2011-12, Kakinada Port

Controls Good for Sand Manufacturing Sector

The news that river sand mining is to be banned across all states in India by 2014, with quite a few states already implementing the ban, will definitely prove to be a boost to the sand manufacturing industry.

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