Stocks in news: Coal India, Marico, Fino Payments Bank, L&T, PhysicswallahIndian markets closed lower amid global volatility and geopolitical concerns, with analysts expecting continued choppiness due to monthly e...
27 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Indigenous Australians win record $150 million payout after billionaire mined without consentA landmark Australian court ruling has ordered Fortescue, an iron ore company, to pay A$150.1 million to the Yindjibarndi people. This is f...
14 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
What Happens When You Soak a Shower Head in Vinegar OvernightShower heads often get clogged with minerals, reducing water flow. A simple vinegar soak effectively removes these deposits. This method is...
05 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashA U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial mining waste, a move supported by a $50 million i...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
A Basic Household Product Washed Down the Pipes Restored Perfect Flow, Leaving Repair Workers StunnedKitchen sink clogs are a common problem in American homes. Harsh chemical cleaners can damage pipes and are costly. A simple solution using...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
75-year-old coal mine owner’s letter leads to the discovery of one of Earth’s rarest mineralsA 1949 letter, recently unearthed from the Bavarian Environment Agency's archive, has led to the rediscovery of Humboldtine samples. The le...
17 Jul, 2025, 04.14 PM IST
NALCO to invest Rs 30,000 crore on expansion by 2027-28: Pralhad JoshiAn MoU was also signed between Odisha Mineral Exploration Corp Ltd (OMECL) and Mineral Exploration Corp Ltd (MECL) for exploration of miner...
07 Jan, 2021, 04.30 PM IST
70-80 mineral blocks likely to go on auction by end of 2016While mineral production in India registered 9% growth in 2015-16, we are inching towards a stage wherein we have surplus coal production.
12 Aug, 2016, 04.48 PM IST
Miners for legality check before e-auction of stacked iron oreAhead of e-auctioning of stacked iron ore by the Goa government, some mine owners have demanded that legality of the ore should be establis...
06 Feb, 2014, 11.45 AM IST
Ownership of minerals vests with owner of land: Supreme CourtOwnership of minerals should be vested with the owner of the land and not with the government, the Supreme Court has said.
14 Jul, 2013, 12.28 PM IST
Mining bill: Miners may have to pay locals directlyA clause in the new Bill had proposed that miners of major minerals like iron ore and bauxite contribute an amount equal to royalty towards...
08 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Odisha to amend Stamp Act for more mining revenue
The Odisha government today said it is all set to amend the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 for raising mining revenue in the state.
19 Feb, 2013, 10.38 PM IST
- Truckers observe 12-hour bandh to protest against move to limit road transportation of minerals in Keonjhar
The truck owners association and the district BJP wing urged the government to abandon the move to discourage road transportation of minera...
31 Oct, 2011, 10.03 PM IST
- Orissa govt to form expert committee for mineral pricing policy
Orissa govt will soon set up an expert committee to frame a 'pricing policy' on minerals to enable local steel makers compete with steel co...
27 Oct, 2011, 07.43 PM IST
- Orissa demands a level playing field, seeks upward revision of mining royalty rates
The income of mine owners and mining companies is more than the annual plan size of the state, according to Orissa chief minister, Naveen P...
27 Oct, 2011, 11.25 AM IST
- Naveen Patnaik seeks 50% mineral resource rent tax on iron ore
Mr Patnaik claimed that the huge profit was evident from the audited operational profits of 80% of sales revenue from iron ore mining.
04 Sep, 2011, 06.19 PM IST
- Mining ban in Karnataka may push up steel prices
Steelmakers and mine owners, reeling under a ban on mining in Karnataka, are keeping their fingers crossed about the Supreme Court hearing ...
05 Aug, 2011, 05.43 AM IST