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New mining policy by month-end, says Karnataka Minister Murugesh Nirani

The new state mining policy with focus on the requirements of the coastal districts will be released by the end of this month, Karnataka Minister for Mines and Geology Murugesh Nirani has said

NMDC output up 65%, sales jump 51% despite pandemic, inoperative Donimalai

Production and sales in March were the highest ever in the company's history

Govt launches auctions for second tranche of commercial coal mining

In the upcoming auction, 67 coal blocks will be offered

Decoded: Why the industry is unhappy with amendments to mining law

The latest amendments come with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government opening up key sec­tors for greater private investment

Bill to allow private players in mining activities tabled in Rajya Sabha

The government on Monday introduced in Rajya Sabha a bill to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act

Allow pvt sector with enhanced tech in mining: Mines minister Joshi

Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said the amendments in the mines and minerals act will help create employment opportunities

Expansion in newer business will reduce funding dependence: Coal India CMD

Competition from private players is not a worrying factor for CIL. Their role will be complementary to ours, said Pramod Agarwal

Vedanta's mining plant in Goa can't operate sans environment clearance: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has held that Vedanta's mining plant in Dharbandora area in Goa cannot operate without obtaining Environment Clearance (EC)

SC notice to govt on appeal against UltraTech's limestone mining project

The petitioners claim to be residents of the three villages where limestone mining will be undertaken.

Vedanta chief financial officer G R Arun Kumar resigns

Vedanta on Monday said G R Arun Kumar has resigned as chief financial officer (CFO) of the company. The company will announce the effective date of relieving of Kumar and details of the successor in due course, Vedanta Ltd said in a filing to BSE. "The board has taken note of the resignation of GR Arun Kumar from the post of Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer of the company to pursue career outside of the Group," Vedanta said. Kumar has made invaluable contribution towards the company's growth and its transformation journey during his tenure of close to eight years, it added. Vedanta Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Ltd, is one of the world's leading diversified natural resource companies with business operations in India, South Africa, Namibia, and Australia. Vedanta is a leading producer of oil and gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, steel, aluminium and power.

Treat Goa as special, need reform to revive mining: CM to NITI Aayog

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to treat Goa as a special case regarding mining

China hikes half-year rare earth output quotas to record level: Report

China is the world's dominant producer of rare earths, a group of 17 minerals used in electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics and military equipment

Mining resumes at state-owned NMDC's Donimalai mine in Karnataka

State-owned NMDC on Thursday announced resuming mining operations at its Donimalai iron ore mine in Karnataka

Platinum prices surge to six-year high on brighter demand outlook

Market participants also await minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the end of January, due on Wednesday

Goa: Hundreds of mining dependents take out protest march in Panaji

Iron ore extraction activities have been shut in the state for last three years

Goa govt making efforts to resume mining, says Governor Koshyari

The Goa government is making continuous efforts to resume mining in a systematic manner, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said on Monday

At least five mine workers killed in blast in Karnataka's Shivamogga

At least five mine workers killed in blast in southern India

Mining reforms: Industry gives a thumbs up, environment concerns remain

Under the proposed reforms, captive mines would be allowed to sell 50 per cent of the minerals excavated in a year

Coal mining opens doors to pvt players; power distribution fails to reform

The Centre amended the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, in May to open up auction for non-mining firms; micro, small, and medium enterprises; and foreign companies

Mining resumption issue needs sympathetic consideration: Suresh Prabhu

The demand for resumption of mining in Goa should be tackled sympathetically, India's Sherpa to G20 and G7 Suresh Prabhu said after meeting families of the people dependent on the mining industry