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Centre to directly sanction critical mineral exploration projects to notif
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Union Ministry of Mines announced on Friday that it will directly sanction exploration projects to notified private exploration agencies (NPEAs) for critical and deep-seated minerals, so as to give impetus to exploration of such crucial minerals.
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State-owned manganese producer MOIL to form joint venture for mining in Gu
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
MOIL is the country's largest producer of manganese ore with a market share of 45 per cent, operating eleven mines in the state of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
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Bihar: Mining inspector among 6 injured in sand mafia attack in Kishanganj
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
An inspector of the mines department and five home guard jawans were seriously injured allegedly after being attacked by a gang of sand mafias during a joint raid in Bihar's Kishanganj district on Wednesday.
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Manoj Bajpayee faces intense weather challenges during shooting of 'Joram'
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In the unforgiving heat of Jharkhand's iron ore mines, actor Manoj Bajpayee, worked in extreme conditions for his upcoming intense and realistic survival thriller 'Joram'. Director Devashish Makhija shared behind-the-scenes challenges that turned the shoot into a battle against nature. Read More
Ministry of Coal achieves unprecedented milestones: Record coal dispatch a
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, the figures reveal remarkable growth, with coal production reaching 11.94 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a substantial 37 per cent increase compared to 8.74 MT in November 2022.
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Ministry of Mines to kickstart first tranche auction of critical and strat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Mines, Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate this historic initiative, marking a significant step towards enhancing India's economic strength, national security, and facilitating the nation's t
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Delhi: Mines Ministry to organise outreach programme on critical minerals
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
India in June this year identified 30 critical minerals, taking into account its requirements for sectors like defence, agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and telecom, and in line with its Atmanirbar (self-reliance) roadmap.
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Ministry of Coal launches 8th round of commercial coal mines auction
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Today Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi started the 8th round of commercial coal mines auction. In this total 39 coal blocks are offered. Out of this, 35 coal blocks are being offered for the first time and the other 4 have been offered before too," said Coal Mines Secretary Amrit Lal Me
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Mines ministry in process to auction 20 critical mineral blocks: Secretary
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India in June this year identified 30 critical minerals taking into account its requirements for sectors like defence, agriculture, energy, pharmaceutical, and telecom and in line with its Atmanirbar (self-reliance) roadmap.
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Coal Ministry unveils plan to produce 1,404 million tonnes per annum by 20
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of Coal has laid out comprehensive plans to significantly boost coal production, targeting 1404 million tonnes (MT) by 2027 and a staggering 1577 MT by 2030, at the current level production of about one billion tonnes per annum.
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Coal Ministry to embark on developing pump storage projects in abandoned m
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Coal, the aim of the plan is to diversify towards alternative sources of energy.
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Bengaluru: 45-year-old senior geologist found dead with throat slit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Prathima, a Deputy Director of the Mines and Geosciences Department.
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