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New MMDR Bill Proposes Wider Mineral Mining and Trading Reforms

  • August 10, 2026
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The government has introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing several changes to India’s mining framework. The Bill seeks to give mining leaseholders greater flexibility, support exploration of critical and strategic minerals and expand opportunities for the development and trading of mineral resources. The proposed legislation […]

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CIL Leadership Inspects Kusmunda OCP, Focuses on Sustainable Production Growth

  • February 20, 2026
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The Kusmunda Open Cast Project (OCP) was visited by Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical) Operations, in order to assess the progress of infrastructure development projects and mining operations. While on site, Jayakumar oversaw a comprehensive review meeting with all HODs, during which they discussed infrastructure development projects, major operational difficulties, and practical solutions to meet project […]

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Mongolia invites Indian firms for mining, oil exploration investments

  • October 16, 2025
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Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister, S. Amarsaikhan, has invited Indian companies to invest in mining and oil exploration in his country. The ‘India-Mongolia Business Forum’ was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCII), and the Embassy of Mongolia in India. Amarsaikhan highlighted the country’s potential as […]