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Union government launches Prakash portal to monitor Coal supply

The Union government has launched a Prakash portal – ‘Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony’ – for better coordination among the Ministries of Power, Coal and Indian...

October 5, 2019

The first iron ore mine of Bangladesh discovered in Dinajpur

For the first time in Bangladesh, iron ore mine has been discovered at Isabpur village in Dinajpur. According to the Geological Survey of Bangladesh, a 400-foot thick iron...

June 19, 2019

India fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in world

According to the study by the Global Carbon Project, India is the fourth highest emitter of CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the world, accounting for 7% of global emissions...

December 7, 2018

Indore hosts 4th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals to strengthen mineral auction regime

The 4th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 13th July 2018 for showcasing blocks which will be auctioned by the states...

July 15, 2018

National Mineral Development Corporation wins 2018 S&P Global PLATTS Global Metals Award in CSR category in London

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC Ltd) has bagged the S&P Global Platts Global Metals Award 2018 in the corporate social responsibility category at London Grosvenor Square Marriott...

May 20, 2018

India signs pact with Morocco to promote mineral exploration

India has inked a pact with Morocco under which focus would be laid on evaluation of potential mineral resources and promoting exploration and mining through participation of both...

April 12, 2018

The Government of India (GoI) launches UTTAM App for coal quality monitoring

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Railways and Coal, has launched UTTAM App for Coal Quality Monitoring. UTTAM stands for – Unlocking Transparency by Third Party Assessment of...

April 6, 2018

N Baijendra Kumar newly appointed CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)

N Baijendra Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch of Chhattisgarh cadre, has recently taken charge as  Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-run National Mineral Development...

September 7, 2017

India looks for Belgian investment in NMIZs

India looked for investments from Belgium in the National Manufacturing and Investments Zones (NMIZs) primarily in the area of training and research. NMIZs will be mega industrial zones...

August 6, 2012

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