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India launches first exploration licence auctions, 13 critical and deep-seated mineral blocks up for grabs

March 14, 2025 10:04 pm

The tranche includes 13 blocks across 10 states, covering deposits of critical and deep-seated minerals such as gold, copper, diamonds, zinc, rare earth elements (REE), vanadium, and zirconium – key inpussts for industries ranging from electronics and renewable energy to defence and aerospace.

Mines and Minerals Bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Oppositionn ready with statutory resolution

March 09, 2015 2:28 am

Its attempt to withdraw the coal, insurance and motor vehicles bills were foiled by a united opposition a fortnight ago.

Mines ministry to seek legal opinion on LLP firms getting mining leases

May 18, 2013 3:23 am

The Union mines ministry has decided to seek legal opinion on whether limited liability partnership (LLP) companies should be given mineral concessions or mining leases as suggested by stakeholders in the mining industry.

GoM agrees on miners sharing 26 per cent profits with locals

September 18, 2010 2:33 am

The Centre will soon bring an ordinance to establish a National Mines Regulatory Authority of India that will be empowered to investigate and prosecute cases of illegal mining.

Modi speaks to Trump, Netanyahu: ‘Historic’

‘That’s a big step’: Trump says PM Modi ‘assured’ him India won’t purchase Russian oil

India39 min ago

US President Donald Trump claims that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop purchasing Russian oil, after the US imposed tariffs on India for those imports. Trump plans to pressure China to do the same in an effort to cut off Moscow's energy revenues. He also speaks highly of his relationship with PM Modi and their recent discussions regarding India's imports of Russian oil.

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