The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a landmark mining Bill mandating miners to share their profits for the well-being of project-affected people.

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Mines and Mineral Development Regulation Bill that seeks to attract investment by easing land acquisition by stipulating mining companies to pay more compen

In a bid to regulate mining activities in Orissa's Joda and Koira regions, the State Government on Friday decided to develop a master plan to ensure that the cumulative effect of extraction from in

The draft mining Bill is spot on in proposing excise duty on ore as an instrument to keep tabs on mineral output
JAIDEEP MISHRA

This report gives insights into the issues faced by the mining sector in India, and suggests the way forward for the industry.

The Planning Commission, Govt. of India constituted a Working Group on Mineral Exploration and Development (other than Coal & Lignite) in the context of formulation of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017), under the chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

Bhopal : Minister of State for Mineral Resources and Energy (Independent charge) Rajendra Shukla has instructed inactive reconnaissance licensees of mineral field should be identified and be replac

Corporatisation, support for exploration and catalysing exports will fortify the mining sector

The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Bill 2011 is all set to be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval next week.

Ranchi, Aug.

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