Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in 7th roundIndia has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India expects starting 50-60 greenfield mines this year: Mines SecretaryIndia plans to operationalise 50–60 new greenfield mines in the current fiscal, Union Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He said...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
IPO-bound Laxyo expands operations in Africa; bags Rs 200-crore order in ZambiaIndore-based Laxyo Ltd has significantly expanded its global footprint by securing a substantial Rs 200-crore raise-boring contract in Zamb...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Sebi reinstates open market buybacks via exchangesSebi has greenlit buyback flexibility for companies, reintroducing open market options via exchanges from August 1. Mutual funds gain relax...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 20% to fresh lifetime high after this Supreme Court orderDeccan Gold Mines shares surged significantly after the Supreme Court ruled in its favor. The apex court upheld the company's mining lease ...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Coal exchange rules issued, focus on price discovery and qualityIndia's coal ministry has unveiled rules for the nation's first coal exchange, aiming for fair pricing and timely fuel supply. This move tr...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Govt publishes rules for setting up of coal exchangesIndia's government has published new rules for coal exchanges. This move aims to make coal trading more transparent and efficient. Coal pro...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds higher mining royalty after law changeThe Supreme Court ruled that state governments can charge higher royalties from mining companies if laws change after a tender agreement. I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Not a minor issue! Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu raises Major Laterite Matter with CentreAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has raised concerns over a recent Union government policy change. This change reclassifie...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST