Supplies to the power sector rose 10.63 per cent to 48.9 million tonnes in September, while coal production increased 9.18 per cent to 53.5 million tonnes, CIL said
The blocks contain polymetallic nodules and crusts with cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and rare earth elements; bids can be submitted until December 28 at 5 pm
Two Andaman Sea blocks will be offered for composite licence as the government seeks to attract investment, boost exploration and strengthen long-term mineral security
The plan includes a proposed $15 billion steel complex in Iowa and nearly $3 billion already invested in a Minnesota iron ore mine and pelletising facility
Thermal power plants had 21.8 million tonnes of coal stocks, around 37 per cent of the normative requirement, as the number of plants with critical stocks rose to 82
The proposed physical delivery-based exchange will provide a transparent, technology-enabled marketplace for coal trading under the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026
The integrated project includes an iron ore processing plant at Bacheli, a 135-km slurry pipeline and a 2 MTPA pellet plant at Nagarnar in Chhattisgarh
DGFT withdrew recognition of 15 inspection agencies over certification lapses, while metal scrap importers flagged penalties, added costs and shipment disruptions
Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra said delays after clearances and lease signing were affecting mineral production, while lithium and nickel processing schemes are due soon
Recyclers sought the abolition of the mandatory pre-shipment inspection certificate regime and proposed a technology-driven inspection mechanism at Indian ports
The state-run miner plans to scale up research spending across mining, critical minerals, clean coal and energy-transition technologies, with the annual outlay reaching Rs 500 crore by FY30.
From Zimbabwean mines and domestic refineries to battery recycling, Lohum, Altmin, Attero and Navprakriti are building alternative sources of lithium amid country's high import dependence
Industry sources say the CPCB portal is yet to become operational, while the average-life parameter needed to calculate recycling obligations has not been published
State-run iron ore producer plans to cut operational emissions by at least 90 per cent through renewable energy, electrification, low-carbon fuels and CCUS
The latest round will offer fully and partially explored coal blocks under liberal terms, with no end-use restrictions and 100 per cent FDI through the automatic route.
The Coal Ministry has asked Uttar Pradesh to expedite development of the Saharpur Jamarpani block, saying UPRVUNL has made no progress towards operationalising the mine
Six mines with reserves of 1,504 million tonnes are expected to attract Rs 1,743 crore in capital investment, while the 16th auction round offers 25 coal blocks
All-cash acquisition will expand Solar Industries' global mining footprint and add Omnia's explosives, blasting solutions and ammonium nitrate capabilities
