Centre annuls auction of 13 critical mineral blocks"It has been decided to return the bid security to bidders for 11 mineral blocks that got less than three bids each," an official aware of ...
29 Mar, 2024, 03.26 PM IST
Budget 2024: Steel makers expect continued focus on infra spend, import-checking measuresUnion Budget: Steel makers expect the upcoming Union Budget to focus on infrastructure spending, domestic manufacturing, and measures to ch...
31 Jan, 2024, 05.07 PM IST
Bids for another 100 critical mineral blocks in February 2024: Mines Minister Pralhad JoshiThe Indian government plans to call bids for an additional 100 critical mineral blocks in February 2024, as part of the second round of auc...
19 Dec, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
Mineral exploration projects almost doubled in last four years“The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) has funded 270 mineral exploration projects in the country out of which 162 projects have be...
18 Dec, 2023, 08.36 PM IST
Talks for further expansion of trade agreement between India, Chile in final stage: OfficialIndia's exports to Chile include transport equipment, pharmaceuticals, yarn of polyester fibres, tyres and tubes, manufacture of metals, ar...
22 Nov, 2020, 11.41 AM IST
Stainless steel imports poised to surge 37%; industry body seeks customs duty hikeImports volumes are estimated to touch 4.23 lakh tonne by the end of current year representing a 37% jump over imports of 3.07 lakh tonne l...
20 Feb, 2015, 08.28 PM IST
Indian companies hold breath as Kabul set to invite bids for developing 4 new mines"Indian companies have good potential and they are competitive. We expect to attract both public and private companies from India to partic...
06 Dec, 2012, 04.00 AM IST
- Indonesia plans to curtail export of minerals
Indonesia, a major exporter of mineral commodities, is reworking on the rules to stem over exploitation of the natural resources and their ...
21 May, 2012, 08.50 AM IST
Budget 2012: IFAPA proposes WTO recommended level of duties on Ferro Alloys & its Raw MaterialsThe association is also looking forward to a reduction in the duty on basic raw material to 0% from the present level of 2.5%-7.5%.
23 Feb, 2012, 02.31 PM IST
Budget 2012: Government may consider listing Ferro Manganese Slag under Free Items, says FICCIGovernment may consider listing Ferro Manganese Slag under Free Items instead of Restricted Items under chapter heading 2621 9000.
20 Feb, 2012, 05.40 PM IST
- China caps rare metals output, raises mandatory quota
China, world's largest exporter of rare earth metals, has raised the mandatory quota for the production and smelting of five minerals this ...
25 Apr, 2011, 03.19 PM IST
- Experts urge authorities to fine tune mining policy for adoption of modern mining tech
Experts have called for proper conservation and judicious utilization of mineral resources for sustainable development.
14 Mar, 2011, 10.57 PM IST
- Budget 2011: IFAPA recommends increase in custom duty on ferro alloys
IFAPA pre-budget memorandum has given the following recommendations for the Ferro Alloys Industry:
08 Feb, 2011, 07.06 PM IST
- ET Ferro Alloy: Empowering business, IFAPA
Subsidised rates of power are an important aspect of fuel industry growth, says JK Chatterjee.
22 Dec, 2010, 09.07 AM IST
- Duty cuts to benefit miners, steel companies
The government on Friday revised the export duty structure on iron ore fines. The 15% ad valorem export duty on fines has been replaced wit...
01 Nov, 2008, 01.11 AM IST
- BHP Billiton reports record-breaking production
BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, said on Wednesday its production of seven raw materials, including copper and iron ore, hit record...
23 Jul, 2008, 11.17 PM IST
- ICRA downgrades Essel Mining’s short-term debt
Rating agency Icra on Friday downgraded Aditya Birla group company Essel Mining’s short-term debt programme by a notch, on concerns that th...
29 Sep, 2007, 04.33 AM IST