Odisha suspends officials for illegal sand mining role
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
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HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
No New Aravalli Mining Leases Till ICFRE Plan: MoEF
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav states no new mining leases in the Aravallis until ICFRE submits a sustainable mining plan. This comes as the Supreme Court receives a review plea on its Nov 20 mining judgement.
Kerala HC: No royalty on pre-2021 mining in Malabar
Kerala High Court validates the Minerals Vesting Act 2021 but rules the state cannot claim royalty for minerals extracted from private land in Malabar before the law existed. Read the full analysis.
Congress Attacks BJP Govt on Aravalli Mining Order
Congress leaders accuse Rajasthan BJP government of colluding with mining mafia over Supreme Court's Aravalli hills order. Details on the political clash and environmental concerns inside.
Chhattisgarh HC dismisses bauxite mining lease appeal
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines' appeal, citing lack of legal standing under amended mining laws. The firm's Rs 20 crore investment claim fails. Read the full legal analysis.
Andhra's Beach Sands: India's Rare Earth Mineral Goldmine
Andhra Pradesh's coastline holds vast, high-grade rare earth minerals crucial for EVs, defence & tech. New policies and mining leases aim to cut China dependence and fuel India's green energy transition. Explore the strategic shift.
Patna Mines Director Enforces Rules Against Illegal Mining
Patna's new Mines and Geology Director, Manesh Kumar Meena, orders strict action against illegal mining and transport to ensure scientific mining and higher revenue. Details inside.
10 Illegal Miners Booked in Nashik for Rs 1.1 Lakh Loss
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
Australia's Minerals Key to India's Manufacturing: Hill
Australia's vast lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt reserves are fueling India's renewable energy and clean mobility goals. Bilateral trade has doubled in five years, with new agreements on the horizon.
Fixing Policy Gaps Key to India's Critical Mineral Growth
India's critical minerals sector could grow to $30 billion with streamlined policies. Experts urge for a single-window clearance and stable regulations to attract investment and secure supply chains.
Malaysia Cracks Down on $1.1bn Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Naidu: Focus on value addition in mining, curb illegal activity
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
20 Vehicles Seized in Panchkula Illegal Mining Crackdown
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Etawah Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining, 3 Arrested
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
Cuttack fines ₹12 crore for illegal sand mining via drone survey
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Maharashtra cancels permits for illegal mining vehicles
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
Women in Mining Sector See Remarkable Growth in Jharkhand
Women's participation in Jharkhand's mining sector has increased significantly since 2019. DGMS reports 442 women in opencast mines, 178 in underground operations. Read more about this transformative change.
Rajasthan intensifies crackdown on illegal mining activities
Rajasthan's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.
Jammu's First Limestone Block Auction Today
Jammu makes history with its first limestone block auction today. Learn how this groundbreaking event will boost local economy and create new opportunities.
China Dominates Rare-Earths Supply from Tanzania
The failure of Australian company Peak Rare Earths to develop Tanzania's mine reveals China's strategic control over critical minerals. Learn how Western efforts collapsed.
PM Modi Pitches Critical Minerals Initiative at G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines India's human-centric development vision at G20 summit, proposing critical minerals circularity initiative for global cooperation.
Modi-Albanese Meet Strengthens India-Australia Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during G20 Summit, discussing enhanced cooperation in defence, security, and critical minerals trade.
India Seeks Critical Minerals Chapter in Peru FTA
India demands separate chapter on critical minerals in Peru FTA negotiations. Peruvian envoy confirms study of Indian proposal to secure strategic mineral supplies for green energy transition.
India's Rare Earths Strategy to Reduce China Reliance
India accelerates rare earths strategy with new global partnerships, domestic mining expansion, and strategic reserves to secure critical minerals supply chain and reduce China dependence.
IIT Gandhinagar, GMRICS Partner for Critical Minerals
IIT Gandhinagar partners with GMRICS to strengthen India's critical minerals research. The collaboration will enhance mineral exploration and develop technical capacity for national priorities.
UP Stone Quarry Collapse: Death Toll Reaches 4
Tragedy strikes Sonbhadra as three more bodies recovered from collapsed stone quarry, death toll now four. MP alleges illegal mining by mafia-police nexus. Rescue operations continue.
Over 30 Killed in Congo Copper Mine Collapse
Tragic copper mine collapse in Congo's Kolwezi kills over 30 artisanal miners. Details on the disaster, rescue efforts, and mining safety concerns in DRC.
India cuts royalty rates for critical minerals
Indian government approves revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium to boost domestic mining and reduce import dependence for green energy transition.
Venezuela Courts Indian Critical Minerals Investment
Venezuela invites Indian companies to invest in its critical minerals sector during high-level talks. Explore partnership opportunities in oil, gas, and mining.
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