Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravali hills until a sustainable management plan is finalised, countering opposition claims. Learn the facts.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
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.
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.
BUMA Australia lands a major AU$740 million contract extension with Whitehaven Coal for operations at the Blackwater mine, securing work through 2030. A significant boost for the mining services sector.
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.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Central Coalfields Limited suspends night operations at Sarubera mine in Ramgarh after a herd of elephants trampled four people to death. Read about the safety measures and official advisory.
New Coal India chairman B Sairam visits Kenduadih, inspects toxic gas leak from mines. Assures residents of safety, outlines relief measures. Read the full story.
IEA projects India's coal demand to rise 17% by 2030, but its share in electricity falls to 60%. Renewables growth and industrial demand reshape the energy landscape. Read the full analysis.
India's coal demand is projected to grow 17% by 2030, reaching 1,522 MT. While renewables slow power sector growth, steel and cement industries will drive consumption. Read the full analysis.
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.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the revival of 28 abandoned coal mines, with production starting in two. This move aims to boost energy security and generate massive employment.
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
After a parliamentary panel flagged under-utilisation, the Coal Ministry vows to fully spend safety funds on AI, biometrics, and modern equipment to curb accidents and regulate unpaid overtime in mines.
Two dead, over a dozen hospitalised after toxic gas leak from abandoned Dhanbad mines. District administration and BCCL intensify response. Read about the crisis and relief efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Dhanbad for crucial review of coal operations and Jharia rehabilitation programme. Key focus on Belgarhia's transformation into modern residential zone.
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's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.
Jammu makes history with its first limestone block auction today. Learn how this groundbreaking event will boost local economy and create new opportunities.
Enforcement Directorate conducts massive search operations at 18+ locations in West Bengal and Jharkhand targeting businessmen Lalbabu Singh and Kumbhanath Singh over coal export corruption allegations. Latest updates.
Enforcement Directorate conducts massive raids across Jharkhand and West Bengal targeting coal mafia operations. Over 40 premises searched in money laundering probe involving hundreds of crores.
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.
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.