Mining
Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Mineral Smuggling; 3,741 Vehicles Seized
The crack of the whip against illegal mineral extraction and transport has grown louder in the Tamil Nadu Mineral Resources Department, which plans...
Udupi Police Seize Seven Tippers, Tonnes of Sand in Crackdown on Illegal Mining
The Udupi district police have seized seven tippers and several tonnes of different sand in an array of coordinated operations across the district....
India Ramps Up Steel Sector Supply with Eight New Coking Coal Washeries
India is in motion to establish coking coal washeries of new capacity in a big way throughout the country and is constructing eight...
Mini Lorry Drivers in Kanniyakumari Protest Against Wet M-Sand and Partial Loading
Mini lorry drivers in Kanniyakumari’s Chithirancode region allege quarry operators are short-loading and supplying wet M-sand, hurting their income and pushing up local...
India Auctions 7 Coal Blocks in Latest Commercial Mining Round
The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned seven coal blocks three fully explored and four partially explored—under the 12th round of commercial coal...
IREL to Procure Seized Beach Sand Minerals Worth ₹404 Cr, Amid Legal Tussle
Indian Rare Earths (IREL) India Limited is getting ready to procure 1.40 crore tonnes of beach sand minerals seized in Tamil Nadu, with an...
Illegal Mining Rampant in Tamil Nadu Despite Court Crackdowns
The operations of illegal mining in Tamil Nadu continue almost unhindered for want of stringent government interventions, bringing to light a deeply rooted...
OMC Plans Pellet Plant to Boost Value Addition from Iron Ore Mining
OMC (the Odisha Mining Corporation), in the next giant leap toward value addition of iron ore operations, is setting up a pellet plant...
Mineral Output Up in FY26 Start, Aiding Construction and Infra Growth
India’s mineral production rose in April–May FY26, with gains across iron ore, bauxite, and copper, supporting construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Copper output...
