Mine Exploration
Govt to sign pact with Mongolia soon in area of geology and exploration
Mongolia is rich in deposits of copper and coking coal, and India is mostly dependent on imports to meet rising demand for the red metal
 "Govt to sign pact with Mongolia soon in area of geology and exploration")
In a first, exploration licences to private agencies for mineral projects
A total of 17 projects, including 11 of critical minerals, provided to the five NPEAs are in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat and Karnataka
 "In a first, exploration licences to private agencies for mineral projects")
Extensive exploration programme to find minerals stepped up in Rajasthan
Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Subodh Agarwal said each part of the state was rich in some mineral
 "Extensive exploration programme to find minerals stepped up in Rajasthan")
Survey to explore minerals at 25 potential sites in Chhattisgarh
One site each of potential gold, copper, graphite, bauxite, and moissanite would be taken up for the initial study, the official said.
 "Survey to explore minerals at 25 potential sites in Chhattisgarh")
Ensure greater transparency in mineral concession auction: Parliament panel
A parliamentary panel has suggested that greater transparency should be ensured in the auction of mineral concessions with pre-embedded clearances to give a fillip to the auction process
 "Ensure greater transparency in mineral concession auction: Parliament panel")
Need for increase in mineral exploration activities in eastern states: Govt
The Centre has urged Odisha and its neighbouring states to explore untapped mineral resources in order to cater to rising demand and reduce import bills.
 "Need for increase in mineral exploration activities in eastern states: Govt")
Boost to production and pvt investment as mining reforms get green signal
Centre removes distinction between captive and merchant mines, will amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to enforce reforms
 "Boost to production and pvt investment as mining reforms get green signal")
Mining sector's GDP share sees decline due to disruptions in Goa, Karnataka
Closure of mines and disruptions due to changes in legislations has thrown the sector out of gear, curtailing production and endangering jobs
 "Mining sector's GDP share sees decline due to disruptions in Goa, Karnataka")
Centre to address industry's private land concern
The National Conclave on Mines and Minerals also addressed the pain points impeding industrial growth
 "Centre to address industry's private land concern")
Govt to spend Rs 3,500 crore on aerial survey of mine exploration
Confirming the development, another official said NAGMP includes acquiring aeromagnetic and gravity data
 "Govt to spend Rs 3,500 crore on aerial survey of mine exploration")
