Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsThe Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich are...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG reportThe CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Anti-paper leak bill, Supreme Court judges amendment on Parliament agendaThe Lok Sabha will consider a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Another bill aims to increase the number of Supreme Cour...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
MLAs across party lines express concern over illegal mining in Jammu & KashmirLegislators in Jammu and Kashmir raised alarms over illegal, large-scale mining in the region's rivers and canals, fearing threats to agric...
16 Mar, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
Rajya Sabha clears bill on fixed 50-year lease for offshore mineralsOffshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,: There are so many safeguards through legislations and rules, he said a...
04 Aug, 2023, 01.16 AM IST
EC opinion on soren disqualification in a weekThe complaint relates to a letter of intent for a stone quarry mining lease in 0.88 acres in Angara block of Ranchi district 'granted in Ju...
24 Aug, 2022, 11.51 PM IST
Russian finance ministry to consider central bank proposals on cryptocurrenciesThe Bank of Russia has proposed banning cryptocurrency trading and mining due to the threat digital currencies pose to financial stability....
21 Feb, 2022, 02.35 PM IST
Centre moves SC for early hearing in Goa mining caseThe SC has agreed to hear the matter shortly where Goa Mining People's Front (GMPF) had also filed an IA in February 2019.
14 Mar, 2019, 10.37 PM IST
Government to auction 15-20 more mines if Coal Bill passed in RSThe Bill that seeks to replace the Ordinance was passed by the Lok Sabha but had to be referred to the Rajya Sabha Select Committee.
19 Mar, 2015, 02.03 PM IST
Adani Mining welcomes repeal of contested mining tax in AustraliaThe repeal of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) or mining tax this week underlines the cost-effectiveness of the Carmichael mine.
04 Sep, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
- Congress stages walk out over BALCO illegal mining case
Congress staged a walk out in the Chhattisgarh Assembly accusing the BJP govt of shielding BALCO officials in illegal mining case.
06 Mar, 2013, 02.05 AM IST
- Government wants to speedily convert Mines Bill into legislation: Manmohan Singh
The government intends to convert the draft Mines Bill into legislation soon for the benefit of the country's tribal community.
15 Aug, 2012, 04.29 PM IST
- Court shuts 133 mines in Karnataka on green concerns: Dinsha Patel
Dinsha Patel said according to figures 10,304 workers have been affected due to the closure of mines in Karnataka.
02 Sep, 2011, 05.46 PM IST
- Government may dilute profit-sharing clause in mining bill
The profit-sharing clause is likely to be replaced by higher royalty or even a mixture of share and royalty, said the people aware of the c...
23 Feb, 2011, 05.11 AM IST
- Govt plans to plug mine lease sharing may hit pvt cos
Govt plans to plug the practice of state mineral corps sharing mining lease with pvt players.
16 Sep, 2010, 03.34 AM IST
- Iron ore mining may be allowed over 100 sq km
The government is considering to increase maximum area for iron ore mining from 25 sq km to 100 sq km to ensure enough supply of raw materi...
25 Sep, 2009, 02.10 AM IST