mineral exploration

New Delhi, April 9 India's diversification of energy sources and enhanced access to critical minerals are crucial for the country's economy, but this shift has introduced new challenges, Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T V Narendran said on Thursday.Addressing the AIMA Leadership...

The Ministry of Mines has issued amendments to the Mineral Concession Rules, which allows for the inclusion of contiguous areas and associated minerals in a mining lease. The amended rules provide simple and time-bound provisions for processing applications made by the holder of a mining lease...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday notified amendments to the mining concession rules, allowing licensed operators to expand exploration, a move that is expected to unlock deep-seated critical minerals and help in efforts towards self-reliance in the sector.The amendments will enable...

New Delhi, April 6 State-owned NMDC has increased the prices of iron ore by up to 11.1 percent, according to a regulatory filing.The company, which is the country's largest iron ore producer, has increased the prices, effective April 5, 2026.According to the regulatory filing, the prices of...

Dehradun, April 5 Uttarakhand has recorded a significant increase in mining revenue, exceeding Rs 1,200 crore for the first time, as the state government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, attributes this growth to a combination of transparency, technological innovation, and strict...

New Delhi, April 2 The Geological Survey of India carried out 92 mineral exploration projects targeting rare earth elements (REEs) during 2025-26, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister stated that the Geological Survey of India (GSI)...

New Delhi, March 31 The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put up for sale in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a lack of qualified bidders.This development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to increase...

New Delhi, March 30 Shares of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd, a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, closed on Monday with a discount of over 10 percent against the issue price of ₹172.The stock started trading at ₹162.80, down 5.34 percent from the issue price on the BSE...

New Delhi, March 30 Shares of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd, a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, listed on Monday at a discount of nearly 7 per cent against the issue price of Rs 172.The stock began trading at Rs 162.80, down 5.34 per cent from the issue price on the BSE...

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated that India is increasing its exploration of critical minerals, fostering a startup-driven mining ecosystem, and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence. Addressing the Governing Body meeting of the...

New Delhi, March 26 India will intensify its exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.Speaking at a meeting of the National Mineral...

Washington, March 25 Top American lawmakers and experts have warned that the country's heavy reliance on foreign critical minerals, especially those from China, poses a direct threat to national security, and called for urgent steps to build resilient domestic supply chains.At a House...

New Delhi, March 25 The Centre on Wednesday directed all states to expedite ongoing exploration projects, ensure faster approvals, and improve coordination to significantly reduce the time between exploration and auction, a move aimed at strengthening the nation's critical mineral security amid...

New Delhi, March 24 The initial public offering of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd, a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, was fully subscribed on the final day of bidding on Tuesday.The IPO, worth Rs 1,842 crore, received bids for 8,37,16,560 shares, against 7,97,89,500 shares...

Ranchi, March 24 Dr. N. Rama Rao, a professor at the Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST) in Kerala, stated on Tuesday that hyperspectral remote sensing is revolutionizing mineral and environmental monitoring, particularly in regions like Jharkhand.Addressing a workshop on hyperspectral...

Ranchi, March 20 Dhanbad-based TEXMiN, from IIT(ISM), announced on Friday that it had signed a pact with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for collaboration in research, technology development, and capacity building in the exploration of critical minerals.The partnership marks a significant...

New Delhi, March 20 The initial public offering of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd, a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, received subscriptions worth 7 per cent on the first day of the share sale on Friday.According to NSE data, the IPO received bids for 52,44,320 shares...

Gandhinagar, March 17 – The Gujarat government has introduced a “direct allotment” system, allowing small farmers and private landowners to obtain quarry leases without e-auctions, as part of a broader effort to simplify administrative processes in the mining sector, Minister Rushikesh Patel...

Chandigarh, March 16 Punjab Mining and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Monday countered the opposition's criticism of the Rs 20,000 crore revenue projections for mining, saying the estimate is based on the immense potential of potash mineral reserves identified in the state.Responding...

New Delhi, March 16 The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, announced on Monday that its initial public offering (IPO), worth Rs 1,842 crore, will open for subscription on March 20.The price band has been set at Rs 163 to Rs 172 per...