China 'does not agree' with ally Iran's attacks on Gulf nationsChina condemned indiscriminate strikes on civilians and non-military targets in the Gulf, marking rare criticism of ally Iran amid escalati...
11 Mar, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Rare Earth plus one, alternative EV planChina's lifted restrictions on rare-earth magnet exports to India highlights the inherent conflict between EV sustainability goals and envi...
21 Aug, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
Demining Ukraine: From drones to risking it with a rakeUkrainian farmers are facing a dangerous situation. Their lands are heavily contaminated with mines after the conflict. Many are taking the...
02 Jul, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
Drugs, scams and sin: Myanmar's war has made it the global crime capitalMyanmar, embroiled in civil war since a military coup in 2021, has become a major hub for organized crime. The country leads in opium produ...
31 Dec, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
India should use mining proceeds to train workforce and raise productivity: Mining Skill Council ChiefIndia's mining sector faces challenges due to low productivity and outdated practices. Pankaj Satija, Chairman of the Skill Council for Min...
17 Sep, 2024, 03.53 PM IST
Construction and equipment manufacturers seek production linked incentive scheme for industryConstruction and equipment (CE) manufacturers are requesting the Indian government to implement a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme ...
06 Aug, 2023, 02.38 PM IST
Women operate heavy earth moving machinery in Odisha"They have fully proved themselves, deploying their physical abilities and mental fortitude in their performance," a company official said,...
10 Mar, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
Russian mercenary firm claims strategic Ukrainian town of Soledar, control unclearSoledar has been the focus of intense fighting as Russia has viewed it as key to its campaign for the nearby strategic city of Bakhmut and ...
11 Jan, 2023, 11.08 AM IST
Meghalaya High Court has asked state Chief Secretary to ensure that illegal coal mining activities are stopped at onceThe court has asked to constitute a committee free from political interference be constitute to monitor the execution of Supreme Court and ...
09 Mar, 2022, 08.49 AM IST
Top metals and mining cos opt for latest tech in safety pushFrom running drones to bringing face mask detection softwares, top metals and mining companies are adopting new digital and automation tech...
22 May, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
'Will I come back dead?' Human costs of South African goldMore than 50 people have died in the country’s mines in 2018, roughly the same number as this time last year.
10 Sep, 2018, 06.35 PM IST
Dynasts battle it out on the Kolar gold fields that have lost their sheenKolar is eviscerated, BGML has become defunct and the mines are an abyss of despair. Thousands of people board the Swarna Express train fro...
10 May, 2018, 04.27 PM IST
Potential mineral reserves up for grabsThe shortlisting will be done as per technical and financial criteria being drafted by consulting firm SBI Caps, Kumar said.
11 Oct, 2016, 01.41 AM IST
Vedanta group's Balco inaugurates new coal mineThe mine was allocated to Balco in February this year after the company emerged as the highest bidder for it in the first phase of coal auc...
07 Nov, 2015, 06.44 PM IST
Coal production surges 11% in first 45 days of 2015-16 amid core sector miseryProduction surged by 11% in the first 45 days of 2015-16, assuming greater significance as it comes on the back of this increase last fisca...
20 May, 2015, 11.22 AM IST
- Finnish cleantech companies look for opportunities in India
In a bid to tap India's potential in the renewable energy sector, Finnish cleantech companies are looking for stronger partnerships in the ...
16 Sep, 2012, 01.03 PM IST
- Orissa may stop non-serious players from exploiting mineral reserves
Orissa may also come up with steps to fend off non-serious players from exploiting its rich mineral reserves.
20 Jul, 2009, 10.22 PM IST