mineral resources

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...

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy will launch the 7th tranche of the auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks tomorrow. This tranche will offer 19 blocks across several states under mining lease and composite license. These blocks include a diverse range of minerals essential...

Bhubaneswar, March 19 Diamond-bearing stones have been detected in the Nuapada district of Odisha, Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena told the assembly on Thursday.Technical and economic assessment work is underway, he said, in response to a question by MLA Sanatan Mahakud.The...

Raipur, March 17 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Tuesday that Chhattisgarh's progress was stalled when the Congress was in power and highlighted his government's commitment to a development push and serving "Chhattisgarh Mahtari (mother)".Responding to the discussion on budgetary demand...

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...

Quetta, March 16 – The pattern of resource extraction from Pakistan's Balochistan without meaningful participation of local residents will continue to fuel resentment, militancy, and human rights crises, a report has highlighted. Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by area and holds a...

Jamshedpur, March 15 The Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed key issues related to the development of the mineral-rich Kolhan region of Jharkhand with Chief Minister Hemant Soren, officials said.A delegation led by SCCI president Manav Kedia met Soren at the state...

Chandrapur, March 14 An integrated green steel plant and a coal gasification project will be established in Bhadravati, in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, with an estimated investment of ₹17,000 crore. This will create jobs for more than 10,000 people and boost the economy of Vidarbha...

New Delhi, March 12 – While Balochistan, which is rich in resources, accounts for roughly half of Pakistan's discovered mineral wealth, the state's population is among the poorest in the country, with human rights suppression adding to the people's woes along with economic exploitation.The...

New Delhi, March 11 The Government of Odisha has declared Jindal Steel as the preferred bidder for the Thakurani-A1 iron ore block located in Keonjhar, Odisha.The mine, covering an area of 202 Ha in Keonjhar, has been secured at a premium of 101.20%, the steel manufacturer stated in a filing...

New Delhi, March 10 As the ongoing war in West Asia disrupts global supply chains, impacting Indian energy imports, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has called for urgent measures to unlock the country's domestic natural resource potential to strengthen its energy and mineral security...

Bhubaneswar, March 9 On Monday, opposition Congress MLAs expressed concern in the Odisha Assembly over the delay in implementing the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 in the state and sought a ruling from Speaker Surama Padhy, asking the government to introduce a motion by the...

Paradip, March 6 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that Odisha will soon join the ranks of developed states in the country and become the richest province by optimally utilizing its natural resources.After inaugurating a sulphuric acid plant of IFFCO here, he claimed that the BJP...

March 2, Kohima: The Governor of Nagaland, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, stated that his government has initiated discussions with the Government of India to develop a state-specific policy for the exploration and production of petroleum and natural gas in Nagaland.Delivering his inaugural address on the...

Amaravati, February 28 Andhra Pradesh plans to open up its mineral-rich coastline for large-scale mining of beach sand containing rare earth and titanium, in a strategic move aimed at reducing India's dependence on Chinese imports and building a domestic value chain for critical minerals.The...

Nagpur, February 27 Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), headquartered in Nagpur, has achieved a major breakthrough in the exploration of rare earth elements and critical minerals after it found eight significant strategic minerals in its six mines in Maharashtra, an official said on Friday...

Amaravati, February 25 Andhra Pradesh Mines Minister K Ravindra said on Wednesday that the government is working towards developing the state as a "rare earth element corridor".Addressing a workshop in Vijayawada, the minister noted that beach sand minerals are key for the industrial...

In Ranchi, on February 24, the Jharkhand government presented a budget of Rs 1.58 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal to the assembly. This budget, totaling Rs 67,460 crore for the social sector, aims to improve the lives of the poor, women, and other vulnerable groups.The JMM-led government had...

In Ranchi, Jharkhand's chief minister presented the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, totaling Rs 1.58 lakh crore. This budget prioritizes inclusive growth and development for all sections of society, with a significant allocation of Rs 67,460 crore for the social sector, aimed at...

Thane, February 21 Two individuals were arrested for allegedly stealing a truck carrying mineral clay worth approximately Rs 40 lakh after it was impounded by the revenue department in Thane district, a police official said on Saturday.The truck was intercepted on the Ghodbunder road on...