Mining Sector

India's push for self-reliance in critical minerals is reshaping governance priorities for mining and metals companies, with industry experts calling for communication to become an integral part of board-level decision-making. With the government prioritising supply security for minerals such as lithium, nickel and rare earths to support electric vehicle, clean-energy ambitions and changing geopolitical situations, companies are facing a governance shift that goes beyond capital, technology and regulatory clearances. They said successful project execution will increasingly depend not only on capital, technology and regulatory approvals but also on stakeholder confidence and the ability to sustain a social licence to operate. Sunil Duggal, former Group CEO, Vedanta Group and Former CEO, Hindustan Zinc, and current CEO, Bhumi Ventures, said the role of boards has expanded significantly as mining projects become more stakeholder-driven. "The role of boards has changed fundamentally. .

Integrated project, billed as India's largest FDI proposal in mining and metallurgy, will create over 53,500 jobs and strengthen the state's aluminium value chain

India's mining sector has seen major reforms over the past decade, but weak exploration, slow approvals and delayed project execution continue to hold back investment and output

State directs surprise inspections and tighter surveillance after audits and investigations flag large-scale illegal mining, royalty evasion and mineral transportation irregularities

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says the group's demerger will unlock massive growth, while urging India to liberalise mining and energy policies to boost domestic production

Rajasthan plans auctions for 10 pre-embedded major mineral blocks this year to accelerate mining activity, jobs and revenue growth

Cold-rolled formed engineering solutions are driving a sustainability shift in the mining sector as the process generates minimal scrap, which can reduce waste generation by up to 80 per cent compared to conventional methods, experts said. As the industry focuses on productivity and sustainability, the shift toward precision-driven cold roll-formed engineering is emerging as a key enabler -- reducing waste, lowering costs, and improving long-term performance across mining operations. "In mining, scrap is not incidental -- it is embedded cost. Traditional fabrication creates inefficiencies through cutting, welding, and overdesign. Cold roll forming addresses this at the source by minimising material loss and delivering precision-engineered profiles," said Santosh Venkatasubbaiah, Director - Sales and Marketing at Mother India Forming, a company specialising in cold roll-formed components. Cold-rolled formed engineering solutions supports India's green steel initiatives by minimizing

Vedanta plans to add three critical minerals in five years and is evaluating rare earth magnet manufacturing as it deepens its play in India's strategic minerals ecosystem

Industrial output growth remained steady at 4.1% in FY26 as India closed its 2011-12 IIP series, with the NSO set to roll out a new base year reflecting evolving economic dynamics

India's coal output growth turned negative for the first time since Covid, with March production contracting amid supply shortfalls, inventory drawdowns and weaker pricing

Govt proposes easing exploration norms to fast-track auctions of felspar, mica and quartz, while retaining stricter rules for critical minerals

Government revises mineral auction rules to ease constraints, allow exclusions, and extend timelines, aiming to accelerate mine operationalisation and boost sector efficiency

Authorities may explore the option ​of ‌auctioning different blocks to test interest among miners

Barrick's 12-month review of Reko Diq shows how security risks, regional conflict and cost uncertainty can stall even a flagship mine Pakistan sees as vital for exports and investment

Sharp rise in industrial diesel prices raises transport and input costs, putting pressure on sugar mills' cash flows and mining operations across sectors

As demand for critical minerals surges with the clean energy transition, mining must adopt sustainable, technology-led practices to balance growth, environmental responsibility, community expectations

Improved production, steady pricing and rising domestic demand support outlook, though margins and execution risks remain

The document will be pivotal in outlining agenda that sustains growth and capex, enhances manufacturing and technological capabilities, creates jobs, and makes our economy more dynamic and competitive

Propel Industries expanded its electric mining and construction lineup with four new e-tippers, a next-generation connectivity platform and comprehensive EV service programme for heavy-duty operations

The Union Cabinet earlier this month approved rate rationalisation for the four minerals to boost domestic production and facilitate their auctions