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India's Critical Minerals: Policy Gaps and Solutions

India faces significant challenges in its critical minerals strategy. Despite joining global initiatives, regulatory hurdles and historical baggage hinder progress. Experts suggest reforms to boost exploration and production.

IIT Bhubaneswar Maps Bauxite with Satellite Tech

Researchers at IIT Bhubaneswar developed a satellite-based method to identify bauxite deposits in Koraput and Rayagada districts, offering a faster, eco-friendly alternative to traditional exploration.

₹60 Crore Development Work Launched in Nizamabad

Congress advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir announces major development projects in Nizamabad, emphasizing equitable development for all communities and regions. Read about the new initiatives.

Punjab's New Mining Auctions Generate Rs 11.61 Crore

Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.

National Mining Conclave Inaugurated in Gandhinagar

CM Bhupendra Patel & Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launch the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shibir. The event focuses on sustainable mining, critical minerals, and inter-state coordination for India's growth vision.

Trump's Greenland Push Risks NATO, Alarms Europe

US President Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland for security & minerals triggers Danish fury, NATO warnings, and global geopolitical tensions. Explore the complex motives behind this controversial ambition.

Ghaziabad Development Fee Hiked 66%, Highest in UP

UP government hikes development fee in Ghaziabad by over 66% to Rs 4,170/sqm, the steepest rise in the state. The move will increase costs for developers and homebuyers, pushing up property prices.

Beawar Mineral Industry Crisis: 50% Units Shut

Beawar's mineral-based industries face collapse, with half already shut. Industrialists to protest on Jan 8, demanding govt action on power costs & raw material outflow. Read the full story.

Rajasthan's 7-Day Crackdown: 552 Actions, 17 Arrests

Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.

School Bus Service Launched in Odisha's Remote Nagada

A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.

Goa to auction 6 mineral blocks next month

Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces auction of 6 new mineral blocks, with 40% of state's blocks now operational. The move accelerates mining revival after a 6-year shutdown. Read the full update.

85% in Karnataka mining areas unaware of PMKKKY: CAG

A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.

Minister Jena seizes 3 sand-laden tractors in Ganjam

Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.

Odisha Plans First Gold Mine Auctions in 2026

Odisha plans its first-ever gold mine auctions in 2026. A committee meets Jan 3 to finalize the auction calendar for 49 mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing areas. Read more.

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