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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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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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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“Mining Reforms: Timelines for Mineral Blocks”
New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines has announced a significant amendment to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to fast-track operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks. The new rules introduce intermediary timelines for key activities from issuance of the Letter of Intent (LoI) to execution of the mining lease, aiming to ensure…