mineral resources

Bhubaneswar, April 7 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi appealed to mining leaseholders on Tuesday to increase iron ore production in light of the state’s rapid industrialization and the growing demand for iron ore in the country.CM Majhi chaired a high-level meeting with mining...

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 5 – India has emerged as a significant supplier of food aid to African countries like Mozambique, Malawi, and Burkina Faso, as part of New Delhi's humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.India...

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)...

Patna, April 1 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Wednesday that the state's Mines and Geology Department recorded revenue of Rs 3,592 crore in the 2025-26 financial year.The revenue figure was 93 per cent of the annual target of Rs 3,850 crore, the department said in a...

Bhopal, March 31 India has emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy, and it is creating a new history by effectively overcoming challenges, said Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday.A large part of the world is facing a kind of energy crisis, but India is progressing...

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...