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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Aravalli Definition Row
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (448+ words) The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the controversy over the unified definition of the Aravalli hills and will hear the case on Monday. A three-judge bench will examine issues arising from its November 20 order approving the MoEF…...
Sustainable Mining Or Ecological Gamble? The Aravalli Debate
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (616+ words) Experts warn that even limited mining can disrupt groundwater recharge, increase erosion, and weaken the ecological integrity of the entire Aravalli range. While the government promotes a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining, critics argue that "sustainable mining" and protection claims…...
Congress Questions Centre’s Push To Redefine Aravallis
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (504+ words) Congress said the Modi government is "hell-bent" on redefining the Aravallis, questioning whose interests the move serves and warning of ecological damage. Jairam Ramesh argued the Centre is underplaying mining by using a misleading base figure, saying 0.19% still amounts to…...
Kejriwal Alleges Goa Congress Chief Runs Mining Firm with CM Sawant’s Backing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Goa Congress chief Amit Patkar owns a mining company operating under CM Pramod Sawant's "blessings." He claimed Goa's politics and major businesses are dominated by 1314 influential families from both BJP and Congress. During his…...
OIL And HCL Sign MoU To Collaborate On Exploration And Development Of Critical Minerals Including Copper And Others
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) In a significant step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in critical and strategic mineral sourcing, Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 19, 2025, to co-operate and collaborate for the exploration and development…...
Exploring Coober Pedy: Australia's Underground Town Of Opals And Dugouts
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (619+ words) Discover Coober Pedy, Australia's underground town of opals and dugouts. Explore its unique lifestyle, mining heritage, and surreal desert landscapes ......
Kerala Leads Coastal Revolt Against Centre's Deep-Sea Mining Push for Nuclear Minerals
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1083+ words) Union Government's push for seabed mining under the new Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Right Rules, 2025, has sparked fears of ecological damage, radiation risks, and the destruction of marine biodiversity. Critics, including Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeeve and civil society groups,…...
Body Of Last Miner Recovered From Chilean Mine After Collapse
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (295+ words) Body of last trapped miner recovered Collapse in tunnel occurred due to a seismic event Cause for Seismic Event under investigation El Teniente mining centre located" in the Andes mountain range in Chile collapsed on Friday due to a "seismic…...
Mining Engineers’ Association Of India Holds 52nd AGM, Honours Excellence And Charts Vision For Viksit Odisha 2036
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (295+ words) The first day featured the National Council Meeting, Annual General Meeting, Annual Awards ceremony and installation of new National Council for the term 2025-27. Shri S N Mathur, had successfully completed his Presidential tenure of MEAI from 2023-25 and was acknowledged for…...
EU Bolsters Critical Mineral Reserves Amid Growing Global Risks
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) The European Union is taking steps to stockpile critical minerals and equipment to protect against potential supply chain disruptions, according to a draft document from the European Commission cited by the FT in a recent report." This dependency exposes the…...