India's mine block operationalisation picks upIndia’s mining sector has seen a sharp acceleration in both auctions and operationalisation of mineral blocks in recent years, according to...
25 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Uzbekistan’s evolution in the international financial systemUzbekistan's National Investment Fund has made waves with its groundbreaking IPO, now trading on international stock exchanges. This pivota...
20 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Madhumita Shukla murder case: SC allows remission of case convict, says reformation should be state's focusThe Supreme Court has ordered the premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi, a convict in the 2003 Madhumita Shukla murder case. Chaturvedi has...
15 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Union mines ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & KashmirThe Union Ministry of Mines has launched the second phase of e-auctions for twelve limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative a...
12 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Govt says 101 mineral blocks started operations since auction regime began in 2015India's mines ministry announced 101 mineral blocks are now operational. This achievement follows the 2015 auction system. The ministry wor...
07 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
05 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Coal stock adequate for 90 days available: Union Coal Minister Kishan ReddyIndia now holds over 200 million tonnes of coal, enough for 90 days, a significant increase from previous stock levels. The nation achieved...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards, sources sayIndia is looking at stricter rules for mining auctions. The government wants to ensure companies that win mining blocks start operations qu...
28 Jan, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Govt to bring out policy to recover critical minerals from by-products of mining: FMThe Indian government will introduce a policy for recovering critical minerals from mining by-products, aiming to boost domestic availabili...
01 Feb, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
Reforms in coal, mines sector led to increased revenues, production: Minister Pralhad Joshi"In the last 9 years of the Modi government, there have been various reforms in the whole coal and mining sector. Country is moving towards...
07 Jun, 2023, 09.19 PM IST
Mines minister discusses with cement players strategies to simplify mining leases transfer"In my meeting today with representatives from Cement Manufacturers Association, deliberated on initiatives to boost ease of doing business...
15 Dec, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
GMPF appeals to Centre to consider all possible routes for immediate resumption of mining in Goa"We have suggested the above addition in the reforms in the mineral sector, to bring about equality for the state of Goa and place it at pa...
02 Dec, 2020, 02.34 PM IST
Proposed mining reforms in a month; at least 500 blocks to be auctioned in 2-3 years: JoshiThe slew of reform proposals include amending the contentious provisions of 10A(2)(b) and 10A (2)(C) of the MMDR Act, a move that would pav...
15 Nov, 2020, 12.28 PM IST
Coal Ministry seeks Law Ministry's view on mining reformCoal ministry sought law ministry’s opinion on 2 legislations governing coal mining, saying that proposed changes in 1 law can be in confli...
07 Jun, 2014, 04.18 AM IST
UPA report card: India is 3rd largest steel maker at 72 mtIndia raised its steel production capacity to 72.76 million tonnes during the last fiscal, emerging as the third largest steel maker in the...
01 Jun, 2010, 10.50 PM IST