In a major step towards unlocking the mineral and coal potential of the North Eastern Region, the Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Government of Assam, is organising the 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave on June 27-28 in Guwahati.
According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office, during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed
A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday between Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to review coal logistics and transportation efficiency.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with Union Minister Of Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy and officials from some central ministries and discussed a range of aspects of securing the supply chains of Rare Earth and Critica
In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Mines organised a plantation drive in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, as part of the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign.
Presenting a glaring example of sustainability while engaging in mining activities, South Eastern Coalfields Limited's (SECL) vision towards 'Mine Water Utilization' has resulted in doubling of farmers' income by ensuring irrigation of over 3000 hectares' land close to collieries near mines.
Oil India Limited has bagged a critical and strategic mineral block under the 5th tranche of auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines, according to a statement from the state-owned company.
The Chief Minister also urged the Union Minister to expand its area of operations at the Margherita coal mines to help Assam to augment its income from coal.
"The rampant looting of natural resources in Andhra Pradesh by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government is unprecedented and unheard of. No rule, no law, nothing is being followed. It is felt that the TDP is a law unto itself," Reddy told ANI.
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party MP from Tirupati, Maddila Gurumoorthy, has urged the Union Ministry of Mines to take immediate action against illegal quartz mining activities allegedly taking place in Sydapuram Mandal of S.P.S.R. Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
A recent study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) sheds light on what has long been feared regarding Beijing's invasion strategy and emphasises the vital role that Taiwan's ports could play. The ASPI study indicates that if China were to act on its longstanding threats to in