Topic: Mining Sector
Gaula River Mining
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given permission to the Uttarakhand government to continue mining activities in the Gaula River in Nainital district. The extension...
Russia to help India tackle coal shortage
India and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in mining and steel sector. Key facts MoU was signed between Union Minister of Steel, Ram...
Odisha sets up COVID-19 dedicated hospitals with 1,000 beds
On March 27, 2020, the Odisha Government announced that it is to set up two COVID-19 dedicated hospitals under PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. Highlights Around 84,000 people...
Mineral Law Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha
On March 6, 2020, the Lok Sabha passed Mineral Laws (Amendment) bill, 2020. The bill aims to amend Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) act, 1957 and also...
Cabinet approves Restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines
The Union Cabinet has approved restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above. Decision in this... CCEA approves methodology for auction of commercial coal mines to private sector
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal to private sector under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act,...
IIP rises to 9-month high of 4.3% in August 2017
According to data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has grown nine-month high to 4.3% in August...
Government launches TAMRA Portal and Mobile App
The Ministry of Mines has launched Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) Portal and Mobile Application to ensure transparent award of statutory Clearances for mining operations The...
India’s first titanium project starts test production in Odisha
The first titanium project of India has started its test production Ganjam district of Odisha. The project has been established by Saraf Group. This is first of its...
Union Government launches satellite-based illegal Mining Detection System
Union Government has launched Mining Surveillance System (MSS), a pan-India surveillance network to check illegal mining using latest satellite technology. MSS is a satellite-based monitoring system which aims... 