New Delhi: India is intensifying efforts to explore, mine, and add value to rare-earth minerals, a critical resource for advanced technologies and clean energy. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy confirmed that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research…
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GSI Charts 2026-27 Path for Mineral Exploration
New Delhi: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) presented its Annual Exploration Action Plan for Field Season 2026-27 at the 65th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting. The event, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, focused on advancing critical mineral exploration, geoinformatics, and sustainable geoscientific research to…
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Piyush Goyal to Outline Geoscience Goals at CGPB 65
New Delhi, January 21: The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, will host the 65th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting at the A. P. Shinde Symposium Hall, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, will chair the meeting, which…
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Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 Advances Sustainable Mining
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 concluded with a strong focus on sustainable mining and securing India’s critical minerals. Over two days, the Centre and State governments reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing domestic capabilities and ensuring long-term mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and environmentally responsible…
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MOIL Records Highest October Manganese Ore Output Ever
MOIL, India’s leading manganese ore producer, achieved its highest-ever October production since inception, recording 1.60 lakh tonnes in October 2025. This represents a 9.1% increase compared to the corresponding period last year (CPLY), reflecting the company’s ongoing operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives. During the first seven months of FY’26,…