Coal exchange rules issued, focus on price discovery and qualityIndia's coal ministry has unveiled rules for the nation's first coal exchange, aiming for fair pricing and timely fuel supply. This move tr...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Govt publishes rules for setting up of coal exchangesIndia's government has published new rules for coal exchanges. This move aims to make coal trading more transparent and efficient. Coal pro...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds higher mining royalty after law changeThe Supreme Court ruled that state governments can charge higher royalties from mining companies if laws change after a tender agreement. I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM 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
Petition in High Court seeks stay on Tata Trusts meetingAhead of a critical Tata Trusts meeting scheduled for Friday, a petition has claimed that Sir Ratan Tata Trust violates a new Maharashtra l...
07 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Indian cabinet allows lithium's commercial mining to charge up EV ambitionsThis is the fifth amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act since 2014, with earlier changes mandating e-auction...
12 Jul, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
Amendments to MMDR Act will help cement and steel industry: India Ratings and ResearchThe agency said it expects the amendment to the Act to streamline consolidation in the cement industry since companies will now be able to ...
03 May, 2016, 05.42 PM IST
Government amends Mines Act, sector not rejoicing yetSome feel the government will eventually end up charging a fee for allowing such transfer of natural resources.
11 Mar, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Government clears proposal to amend MMDR ActGovernment cleared a proposal to amend the MMDR Act to allow transfer of captive mining leases not granted through auction.
10 Mar, 2016, 04.57 PM IST
Mines ministry proposes alteration in law to allow transfer of allotted captive minesThe ministry has sought comments from industry, states and other stakeholders on the draft bill by January 26.
11 Jan, 2016, 04.00 PM IST
Government may amend law for transfer of allotted captive non-coal minesThe mines ministry will soon approach the Union Cabinet seeking an approval to amend the law, said the official, who did not wish to be ide...
16 Dec, 2015, 07.44 AM IST
Centre, states to discuss mine auction, DMF at CCEC meet tomorrowCCEC will tomorrow take up readiness for mineral auction by states as well as the progress in setting up DMF.
03 Aug, 2015, 03.45 PM IST
Coal mining: Amend CMN Act and allow othersCMNA, enacted in 1973, made mining the monopoly of the central govt, and by virtue of this, Coal India became the primary arbiter of energy...
26 Sep, 2014, 05.22 AM 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
- 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
- Mines Act to be amended for welfare of miners
In an effort to improve working conditions of people employed in mining activities, the government proposes to amend the Mines Act, which w...
30 Dec, 2010, 09.50 PM IST
- Govt may consider amendments in Mines Act tomorrow
'The Union Cabinet would conduct a comprehensive review the Mines Act 1952 for ensuring greater safety, health and welfare related affairs ...
29 Dec, 2010, 11.12 PM IST