Minerals

Global extraction of primary materials to triple by 2050 - UNEP

The amount of primary materials extracted from the earth will almost triple by the middle of this century if action is not taken, as emerging economies develop and consume more, a U.N.-backed repor

Publication Date:

21/07/2016

Source: Reuters

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Mining, Minerals, UNEP, Fossil Fuels, China, Iron And Steel Industry, Cement Industry, Energy, India, Asia, Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Erosion, Environment, Africa

Environment

Global material flows and resource productivity

Worldwide extraction of materials triples in four decades, intensifying climate change and air pollution.

Publication Date:

20/07/2016

Source: UNEP

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Environment, Biomass, Fossil Fuels, GDP, Heavy Metals, Minerals, India, Global, Air Pollution, Climate Change, Ecosystems

Mining

Asia's third largest manganese ore deposit discovered in Guizhou

A 106-million-ton manganese ore deposit was recently discovered in Songtao Miao autonomous county, Guizhou province, the third largest deposit of its kind ever found in Asia, according to the Guizh

Publication Date:

20/07/2016

Source: China Daily

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Mining, China, Minerals, Asia

Mining

Critical non-fuel mineral resources for India's manufacturing sector: a vision for 2030

Twelve critical minerals could play an important role in the success of the Make in India programme and the sustainable growth of the Indian economy, according to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Publication Date:

19/07/2016

Author(s): Vaibhav Gupta, Tirtha Biswas, Karthik Ganesan

Source: Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Tags:

Minerals, Industry, Economy, India, Mining, Mining Regulations, Trade

Mining

Royalty from minor minerals to accrue to environment fund

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

Publication Date:

13/07/2016

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

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Orissa (Odisha), Mining, Minerals, Minor Minerals, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Environment Management

Mining

The Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2016

The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat has prepared the draft rules named, "The Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2016" for the provisions relating to prevention of illegal mining and transportation and storage of mineral under section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Developme

Publication Date:

12/07/2016

Source: Government of Gujarat

Tags:

Minerals, Mining, Gujarat, Mines Act 1957, Mining Regulations, Mineral - Based Industry

Mining

The Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016

The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat has prepared the draft rules named, "The Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016" for the provisions relating to grant and regulation of mineral concessions of minor mineral under section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Publication Date:

12/07/2016

Source: Government of Gujarat

Tags:

Minerals, Minor Minerals, Gujarat, Mines Act 1957, Mining Regulations, Mineral - Based Industry

Mining

Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016

Mines Ministry has asked the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to provide the exploration data of areas where the occurrence of atomic minerals is less than the threshold value to expedite auction of such blocks.

Publication Date:

12/07/2016

Source: Ministry of Mines

Tags:

Minerals, Mineral - Based Industry, India, Mines Act 1957, Atomic Energy Act 1962, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

Mining