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“Ministry of Coal Unveils New Incentives to Propel India’s Underground Coal Mining…
In a significant step aimed at revitalizing India's coal sector, the Ministry of Coal has unveiled a set of transformative policy reforms designed to accelerate the growth of underground coal mining. These far-reaching measures are…
NexGen Energia Secures $1 Billion to Boost India’s CBG Revolution
Noida, April 22, 2025 — NexGen Energia Ltd, a leading Indian renewable energy company specializing in Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG), has secured a $1 billion equity investment from Kuwait-based investment firm Capital Edge. This substantial…
Coal India and DVC to Invest ₹16,500 Crore in 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand
Major Investment in Jharkhand's Power Sector
Coal India Limited (CIL) and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) have announced a joint venture to establish a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Jharkhand, with an estimated…
Critical Minerals in India: Strategic Resources for a Sustainable Future
Critical minerals are essential components in the manufacturing of high-tech devices, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and defense systems. With the global shift towards green energy and digitalization, the demand…
From Gold to Copper: Why Barrick’s Pivot Signals a New Era for Critical Metals in India
The winds of change are sweeping through the global mining industry. Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, is rebranding itself simply as Barrick—a symbolic yet strategic shift that signals its growing focus on a new…
Union Coal Minister Gangapuram Kishan Reddy Launches “MY NEWSLETTER” to Boost Transparency and…
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April 17, 2025 | National Desk
New Delhi: In a major move to increase transparency and strengthen stakeholder communication, Union Minister for Coal and Mines Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, popularly known as GKR, has launched a new…
India Opens Bidding for Three New Coal Bed Methane Blocks
India initiated the auction of three coal bed methane (CBM) blocks and 55 small discovered oil and gas fields, aiming to enhance domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imports. The announcement was made during a major energy…
India Accelerates Energy Independence with New Exploration Initiatives, Says Hardeep Singh Puri
April 15, 2025, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Round-IX and Special Discovered Small Field (DSF) Signing Ceremony in New Delhi, underscoring India's…
Coal exchange to debut in India
The Indian government intends to launch a coal trading exchange to streamline domestic coal transactions. This initiative will foster a competitive market for coal, particularly given the expanding output from private mining operations.…
NTPC’s Strategic Shift in Coal Procurement
NTPC's new coal procurement strategy ncorporates direct sourcing from commercial miners, yielding approximately 3 million tonnes over the past six months. This "doorstep delivery" model, facilitated by auction-selected miners, directly…