National Mineral Exploration Policy (nmep)

NMDC plans to hire nearly 1,000 in Chhattisgarh recruitment drive

This recruitment drive is part of the company's expansion strategy, focusing on bolstering operations within Chhattisgarh's strategically vital Bailadila mining sector

Govt eyes putting most critical blocks on auction by 2031: MoS SC Dubey

The government on Friday sought participation and support of the industry for the success of the National Critical Mineral Mission and said that it is aiming to put a maximum number of critical blocks on auction by 2031. The minister also stressed on the need for the country to become self-reliant in critical minerals and said that it can be possible when both government and industry works as a team. "I request you all to participate in his mission so that it becomes successful," Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines said while addressing Ficci's critical minerals mission. He further said that as many as 24 critical minerals blocks have already been auctioned and the government is aiming to put a maximum number of such blocks on sale by 2031. "Our aim is to put the maximum number of critical blocks on auction by 2031 and it is not possible without your support," he stressed. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last month approved the Rs

India, Argentina sign agreement to explore lithium, other critical minerals

India and Argentina on Wednesday signed an agreement for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals, particularly lithium, an official statement said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, Governor of Catamarca, Argentina, Ral Alejandro Jalil, here. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and investment opportunities, the Ministry of Mines said in a statement. "A key highlight of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, which will pave the way for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals," it said. Argentina, known for its vast lithium reserves, is a crucial partner for India in securing essential

NMDC reports 9.9% drop in iron ore production at 3.07 mn tonnes in August

Country's largest iron ore miner NMDC on Monday reported a 9.9 per cent drop in production of iron ore at 3.07 million tonnes (MT) in August. The company had produced 3.41 MT of iron ore in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, NMDC said in a regulatory filing. The company's sales also declined to 3.14 million tonnes in August this year, from 3.54 MT in the corresponding month of previous fiscal. The company's cumulative iron ore output fell to 14.43 MT in April-August 2024, from 16.56 MT in the year-ago period. Sales dropped to 16.27 MT in April-August period, from 17.43 MT in the corresponding period of previous fiscal.

National Exploration Policy to expand mineral reserve portfolio: Report

So far, only 10% of the 0.8 million sq km potentially resource-bearing area in the country explored

Land acquisition's key role in mineral block auctions

Cleared by the Cabinet on June 29, the new policy aims to accelerate exploration by getting more of the private sector and foreign direct investment

Cabinet approves new mineral exploration policy

Move will pave the way for auction of 100 prospective mineral blocks, boosting India's mining potential