7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (48+ words) The State government's move to privatise the critical mineral resources along the coast, including rare earth deposits, does not bode well for the future of the State, as it could lead to the plundering of natural resources by private players,…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago  (308+ words) Published - June 20, 2026 07: 00 pm IST - KALABURAGI The senior management of NMDC reviewed a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, promoting sustainable mining practices, and improving employee welfare during a visit to the Donimalai Complex in Ballari district. The…...

2+ day, 7+ min ago  (342+ words) Published - June 19, 2026 03: 47 am IST - Mumbai The Maharashtra government on Thursday (June 18, 2026) sought the Centre's approval to transfer six iron ore mines in Gadchiroli district, citing that the proposed allocation would boost steel production and attract "3 lakh crore in investment, contributing…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (403+ words) Updated - June 16, 2026 01: 12 pm IST - NEW DELHI Indian miner "IREL is in talks with Rosneft to source rare earth "samples from Tomtor, the Siberian deposit acquired by the "Russian oil producer last year, as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (134+ words) Published - June 13, 2026 09: 42 am IST - HYDERABAD Public sector mining and power generation company NLC India has emerged as the preferred bidder for a Vanadium, Titanium and Aluminous Laterite block in Telangana. "NLC India Limited is declared as preferred bidder for Parvathapur…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (183+ words) Published - June 12, 2026 11: 31 am IST - MADANAPALLE Minister for Mines Kollu Ravindra inspecting a granite quarry at Valasapalle, near Madanapalle, in Annamayya district on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh Minister for Mines and Geology Kollu Ravindra on Thursday (June 12, 2026) alleged that the State's mining…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (195+ words) Published - June 11, 2026 06: 34 pm IST - BHUBANESWAR Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has innovated a device to detect arsenic that would help improve water quality'monitoring and public health. Researchers from the Sensors and Spectroscopy Research Group, School of Electrical and Computer…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (249+ words) The Hindu Minister for Mines, Geology and Excise, Kollu Ravindra, reiterated on Wednesday that the State government would not hesitate to initiate stringent action to curb illegal mining activities, adding that an action plan would be prepared to restore the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (381+ words) Published - June 09, 2026 03: 08 pm IST - New Delhi "State-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and "National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited are exploring acquisitions of coking coal assets in "Russia as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of critical raw materials," sources…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (131+ words) Published - June 08, 2026 10: 33 pm IST - MANGALURU A six-day training programme on "Health and Safety and OSHWC Code - 2020 in Mines" for mining professionals began at the National Institute of Technology - Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, on Monday. Organised by the Department of Mining Engineering…...