The ministry of mines has allowed mining activity in pursuance of the mineral concession granted under the provisions of the Mines and Mineral Act, 1957, and relevant rules. To accelerate reform of

The Karnataka High Court today directed the State government not to accept applications or grant mining lease to any third parties, other than the National Mineral Development Corporation Limited

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has initiated steps to set up a mineral processing unit in Kollam district. The corporation had signed a memorandum of understanding with the

Cameco Corp. (CCO.TO) said this week production at the world's largest high-grade uranium mine may be delayed by at least two months after it was shut down when excess water flowed into a development

PWD Minister O Pannerselvam promised to take action to prevent sand quarrying in Nambiar in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Responding to independent member C Appavu, who said the sand quarrying

In a move to reform the coal sector, the Centre has decided to permit state governments to undertake coal mining on a captive basis while allowing coal subsidiaries to enter into marketing

The auction of sand mines in 186 villages of Ludhiana district, Punjab which was held by the Industries Department, has raised a stink in the state circles with allegations of foul play dominating

The Nature Conservation Guild and Wildlife Conservation Action Team - Chikmagalur (WildCAT-C), in a joint press release, urged the Karnataka State Government to stop mining activity in Kudremukh area

Villagers residing in the vicinity of Kavrem mines in Rivona village in Goa have warned the mining company of a large scale releasing muddy water into Kushawati river. Over 50 villagers, which