CAG flags poor exploration by Hindustan CopperIndia's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) criticized Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) for its lack of greenfield exploration in the past ...
06 Dec, 2024, 04.46 PM IST
NASA pulls plug on $450 million VIPER Rover Mission, eyes new lunar projectsNASA has cancelled its $450 million VIPER mission, citing cost increases, delays, and future risks. Despite this, NASA remains committed to...
18 Jul, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
NASA cans lunar rover after spending $450 million building itNASA announced on Wednesday that it has canceled the planned Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission due to cost ov...
18 Jul, 2024, 08.39 AM IST
Govt to launch fourth tranche of auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks on MondayThe Ministry of Mines will launch the 4th tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks on Monday in New Delhi. Union Minis...
23 Jun, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
GSI plans to install AI for use in mineral explorationGeological Survey of India director general Janardan Prasad said with the use of AI and ML technology in the field of mineral exploration, ...
22 Dec, 2023, 08.08 PM IST
Centre to directly sanction critical mineral exploration projects to notified agenciesIn a bid to boost exploration for critical minerals, India's Ministry of Mines will directly authorize exploration projects to private agen...
15 Dec, 2023, 02.41 PM IST
Exploration companies can now bid for mineral block after rules tweakThe scheme aims to boost activities in the country for exploration of critical and strategic minerals while also easing out the reimburseme...
14 Dec, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
India spent Rs 27,131 cr in FY23 on import of copper: GovtIn the fiscal year 2022-23, India spent Rs 27,131 crore on copper imports, an increase from Rs 21,985 crore in the previous year, as per in...
11 Dec, 2023, 04.20 PM IST
Govt says 125 new projects taken up for exploration of critical mineralsThe Indian government has initiated 125 new projects in the current fiscal year for the exploration of critical minerals. These minerals ar...
29 Nov, 2023, 07.29 PM IST
Japan space agency hit with cyberattack, rocket and satellite info not accessedThe space agency learned of the possibility of the unauthorised access after receiving information from an external organisation and conduc...
29 Nov, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
NMET has approved 309 mineral exploration projects so far: GovernmentAddressing the meeting, Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Union government is extending substantial financial and techno...
20 Sep, 2023, 10.06 PM IST
Defence, space agencies release 99% of EEZ prohibited areas for oil exploration and productionIn all, India's EEZ is about 2.36 million sq km, of which 1 million sq km, about 42%, was in the 'no go' zone. From an oil exploration pers...
19 Dec, 2022, 01.23 AM IST
Centre taking steps for development of mining sector: Government tells LSThe minister said considering the future of mining industry, the National Mineral Exploration Trust has been constituted under Section 9(C)...
11 Dec, 2019, 02.00 PM IST
Need to attract investments for regional exploration: GovtThe members were informed about the measures taken by the Coal Ministry after the recent accident in Rajmahal Open Cast project.
10 Feb, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
Government to spend Rs 3,500 crore on aerial survey for mine explorationGSI is undertaking the national aero-geophysical mapping programme (NAGMP) for which it had appointed a consultant in March this year.
07 Jun, 2016, 04.05 PM IST
Mines Ministry to float tenders for aerial surveyThe government will hire a global exploration agency through a competitive bidding process for conducting aerial geophysical survey of over...
24 Sep, 2015, 08.03 PM IST
Coal Ministry says taking steps to boost coal suppliesThe annual target of the coal production for the current fiscal has been increased to 630.25 million tonnes.
31 Dec, 2014, 03.12 PM IST