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Page 6 - Minerals

Govt ends monopoly over coal; opens mining sector to private players

Joint auctions of bauxite and coal blocks expected to reduce dependence on imports

Govt ends monopoly over coal; opens mining sector to private players
Updated On : 17 May 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

Force majeure to ban on transport of minerals, here're the key court orders

Legal consequences of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown have apparently been dealt with differently by high courts, and the Supreme Court is yet to grapple with them in an appeal

Force majeure to ban on transport of minerals, here're the key court orders
Updated On : 26 Apr 2020 | 8:04 PM IST

Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity

Good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which offers protection not only from novel infections, such as COVID -19, but also seasonal illness

Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity
Updated On : 19 Apr 2020 | 5:43 PM IST

Production of non-metallic minerals witness slide as mines decline

While metallic minerals grab the limelight for more widespread industrial applications, the non-metallic minerals trump them in value terms

Production of non-metallic minerals witness slide as mines decline
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 1:23 PM IST

India's mining sector needs a strong push

India has not been able to utilise its mineral wealth

India's mining sector needs a strong push
Updated On : 12 Oct 2019 | 6:59 PM IST

Mining of atomic minerals by private entities prohibited, says govt

Atomic minerals zirconium, monazite and thorium are found in abundance along several beaches of the country

Mining of atomic minerals by private entities prohibited, says govt
Updated On : 27 Jul 2019 | 9:27 PM IST

Mines ministry's ultimatum to states: Explore lapsing blocks by December

Of 288 blocks expiring by March 2020, 59 are operative

Mines ministry's ultimatum to states: Explore lapsing blocks by December
Updated On : 31 Aug 2018 | 12:33 AM IST

Mineral-rich India still imports thrice the value of its local production

Trend has shown no sign of abatement since 2013-14; Gold and diamond make up 80% of value of imported minerals

Mineral-rich India still imports thrice the value of its local production
Updated On : 23 Jun 2018 | 12:18 PM IST

Major minerals grow 28% in value to Rs 607 bn, highest in five years

Iron ore leads robust growth among major minerals; bauxite production dips almost 9%

Major minerals grow 28% in value to Rs 607 bn, highest in five years
Updated On : 12 Jun 2018 | 7:30 PM IST

Sale limit on minerals from end-use blocks may be lifted

Govt officials said any mineral extracted from a mine should not go waste

Sale limit on minerals from end-use blocks may be lifted
Updated On : 12 Oct 2017 | 1:27 AM IST

Lack of private participation hindering mineral exploration: Piyush Goyal

Mineral exploration in India is currently constrained due to lack of private sector participation, Union minister Piyush Goyal said today. A public private partnership could be tried out to give a fillip to mineral exploration, Goyal, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, said. Addressing a FICCI conference here, he said, "the time is ripe to reflect on where we had gone wrong" while suggesting setting up of a committee comprising young mining aspirants to develop a position paper to speed up exploration activities. "This committee should look at innovative ways to bring down the time of actual operation of mine after it is put up for auction, thus enabling the sector to make a quantum jump," he added. Underlining the need to step up mineral exploration in the country, he said that at present it is "constrained due to lack of private sector participation". Seeking to address industry concerns, Goyal said that high value,

Lack of private participation hindering mineral exploration: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 12 Jul 2017 | 12:34 AM IST

Royalty from minor minerals to accrue to environment fund

The funds would be utilized for environmental conservation, restoration & regeneration activities

Royalty from minor minerals to accrue to environment fund
Updated On : 12 Jul 2016 | 6:25 PM IST

Cabinet clears new mining policy

Rs 2,116 crore would be required over five years to implement the policy

Cabinet clears new mining policy
Updated On : 30 Jun 2016 | 12:39 AM IST

Mineral production up by 1.4% in April

Total value of mineral production, which excludes atomic and minor minerals, in April 2016 was Rs 18,186 crore

Mineral production up by 1.4% in April
Updated On : 23 Jun 2016 | 9:09 PM IST

Kerala loses claim on atomic minerals

The recurring legal issue over the control of minerals between state governments and the Centre surfaced again when the Kerala government claimed rights over atomic minerals on the southern coast and the Supreme Court dismissed its appeal by majority with one judge dissenting.In this case, State of Kerala vs Kerala Rare Earths & Minerals Ltd, the state government granted licences to the firm but within 10 days stayed its own order for re-examining the environmental impact on the crowded area and the priority of public sector firms vis-a-vis private miners. Rare Earth challenged the state government's action in the high court. It held that the state government was wrong. The government appealed to the Supreme Court, claiming right over the minerals.While dismissing the appeal, the court pointed out that the approval of the Centre was also required under the Mines and Minerals Development Regulation Act and it had approved of licences in this case. The judgment further pointed out th

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2016 | 10:16 PM IST