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

Paves way for auction of 100 blocks; analysts say global players like Rio Tinto and BHP will be attracted

The European Union on Wednesday agreed an outline deal on a law to clean up the commodities supply chain, so importers will have to carry out checks to stem the use of gold and other metals from co

JAIPUR: Congress state president Sachin Pilot has blamed the Vasundhara Raje-government for closing down of more than 20,000 mines in the state for want of environmental clearances (ECs).

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Tuesday the creation of a ministry devoted just to mining, as the OPEC nation pushes to develop untapped mineral resources to diversify away from th

All minerals in offshore areas, including atomic minerals, but crude oil and other hydrocarbons, are governed by the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002.

The government plans to auction as many as 25 mines minerals such as iron ore, gold, bauxite and limestone by August this year.

Goa Environment Minister Rajendra Arlekar today said the state government will not allow dumping of rejected iron ore in the forests or protected areas .