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Govt backs private miners' overseas push to secure critical minerals

Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy says the government is working with the External Affairs Ministry to support private miners seeking opportunities in mineral-rich countries

Tara coal block auction followed Chhattisgarh's 2025 approval: Centre

The Coal Ministry said the block was auctioned after the state government confirmed in December 2025 that it was located outside the Lemru Elephant Corridor

Brics 2026: West Asia tensions, energy supplies may top summit agenda

West Asia conflict and energy security could dominate the BRICS Summit, with members also expected to discuss critical minerals, clean energy, transport and trade

LOHUM targets 30,000 tonnes lithium carbonate output from Zimbabwe assets

The critical minerals company has begun mining across 10 spodumene-bearing blocks and plans to refine the material in India as part of an integrated battery-materials supply chain

Smelters face severe stress amid soaring copper prices: Industry body

IPCPA said treatment and refining charges have plunged to unprecedented negative levels as constrained mine output and expanding smelting capacity tighten concentrate supply.

NCL coal production, supply pick up amid shortages in power sector

NCL's coal production rose 67 per cent and supplies 75 per cent on September 8 from the September 1-3 averages as mine conditions improved after heavy rainfall.

Adani leads ₹37,500-cr coal gasification scheme with three urea bids

Centre's coal gasification scheme receives seven applications in its first bidding round, with four projects targeting urea production and others focused on syngas and DRI

NMDC implements wage revision for non-executives from January 2022

Revised structure provides for 100 per cent DA neutralisation, a 15 per cent minimum guaranteed benefit and perks at 30 per cent of basic pay under Cafeteria Approach

Corrective supply steps on to tackle stock situation, says CoalMin

Rake loading to the power sector rose to 444 rakes on September 6 from 370 on September 3, as the ministry stepped up measures to ease critical coal stocks

Centre to open applications for ₹37,500-cr coal gasification scheme

Opening of applications will offer the first indication of industry participation in the Centre's scheme aimed at scaling up domestic coal and lignite gasification

Coal ministry steps up supplies as rake loading rises 20% in four days

Rake loading to the power sector increased from 370 on September 3 to 444 on September 6, while corrective supply measures were put in place for plants with critical stocks

Power plants with critical coal levels rise to 58; experts say no crisis

Coal stocks at thermal power plants fall as critical-stock plants rise, even as Coal India holds record-high pithead inventories

Centre rebuts 'no takers' reports on Rs 37,500 cr coal gasification scheme

The coal ministry said Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC have already submitted applications, while the first application window remains open until September 7

Indian miners building critical mineral assets in resource-rich Africa

Das said India's graphite demand is expected to rise sharply as battery manufacturing gathers pace, but China continues to dominate the global supply chain

NMDC's August iron ore production rises 21% to 4.07 million tonnes

Cumulative production rises 26 per cent to 23.23 MT in April-August; state-run miner says it is on track to produce more than 60 MT of iron ore in FY27

Coal India's supply-first strategy holds as August production declines

Coal India raised August supplies by 5.5 per cent despite a 5.7 per cent production decline, as the miner continued to draw down accumulated pithead inventories

Coal India prepares to list MCL, SECL after board approval: B Sairam

The move follows the listings of BCCL in January and CMPDI in March 2026; Coal India is considering around 25 per cent equity dilution in MCL and SECL

Chhattisgarh eyes ₹4 trillion revenue from 65 auctioned mineral blocks

Five Chhattisgarh blocks are part of the Centre's latest critical mineral auction as the state seeks a key role in India's strategic mineral supply chains

Major steelmakers turn to value-added steel as end-users go premium

JSW Steel, Tata Steel, AM/NS India and Jindal Steel are expanding downstream capabilities as demand rises for higher-performance, premium steel products

West Asia war doubled freight costs, says Jindal Steel MD V R Sharma

Jindal Steel aims to raise production to 12-12.5 MT by FY28, focus on value-added steel and boost exports amid rising freight costs and tougher global markets