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Mines Ministry plans due diligence

The Mines Ministry of India is taking significant steps towards expanding the nation’s lithium reserves by appointing a consultant for due diligence on an Australian lithium block acquisition.

Coal and Mines Ministry reviews National Mineral Exploration Trust

The Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Coal and Mines had convened at the Parliament House Annexe on September 19th to assess the performance of the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET).

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.

Govt to auction 5 mineral blocks

The government will auction five mineral blocks in Gujarat and Karnataka having reserves of 667.2 million tonnes.

Mines Ministry reviewing NITI Aayog suggestions

The Ministry of Mines is contemplating on and is willing to adopt the method suggested by NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant regarding major policy changes to allocation and operation of mines in the country, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi.

Centre directs states to begin auction of non-captive mines

The Central Government has asked the states to begin auction of 348 non-captive mining leases that are expiring in 2020. This shall provide enough time to the successful bidders to seek necessary clearances before commencing operations.

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.

Govt to launch portal for better mining practice

Government will launch a portal for bringing in more transparency and speed up mining-related activities in the country. The Mines Ministry has developed a portal which would facilitate in expediting the clearances associated with the mining blocks and help all stakeholders to track status of statutory clearances, according to an official statement.

Govt to launch portal for improved mining activity

Government will launch a portal for bringing in more transparency and speed up mining-related activities in the country. The Mines Ministry has developed a portal which would facilitate in expediting the clearances associated with the mining blocks and help all stakeholders to track status of statutory clearances, according to an official statement.

Mines Ministry for alteration in law

The mines ministry has proposed an amendment to the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act 2015 to allow transfer of leases of mines allotted for captive purpose.

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.

Department to hear excess mining cases in Koira circle

Odisha state mining department would conduct hearing for miners in Koira circle and later issue demand notices to them. The department recently completed hearing of all miners in the Joda sector who were imposed penalty for raising excess ore beyond the mining plan approved by the Indian Bureau of Mines (

FM asked to facilitate mining in Goa

Sesa Goa, in a letter to Finance Minister P Chidambaram, requested the latter to facilitate early resumption of iron ore mining in Goa. PK Mukherjee, Managing Director of Sesa Goa said in the letter that that one-third of Goa's population is dependent on mining. He further said the state government and the industry have already initiated several steps to stre

Ministry introduces norms to promote mining sector

In order to encourage scientific approach to solve the emerging mining challenges, union mines ministry introduced a set of guidelines for the sector. The guidelines seeks to promote research in the sector including development of new alloys and exploration of rare minerals. Further, it aims to widen the participation of stakeholders, introduce the concept of co

Ministry to take step to fast-track nod for mining projects

Media reports indicate that the union mines ministry may make insert provisions in the draft Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, to expedite clearance for mining projects. The mines ministry, in consultation with the law ministry, would introduce a provision in the bill, making it mandatory for government agencies to clear all the pending applications for coal mine prospecting as well as minin

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

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