Indian Railways (IR) operates on a massive scale and is among the world’s largest rail networks. It is spread over more than 68,000 route km. In the past few years, IR has increased its focus […]
The mining sector forms the backbone of the country’s industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. India produces as many as 95 minerals, which comprise 4 fuel, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals […]
Dipesh Dipu, Founder and Partner, Jenissi Management Consultants The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the methodology for the auction of coal mines for commercial mining. Earlier, the Ministry of Coal had published a […]
In the coming years, the mining sector is expected to witness higher growth, despite the challenges. While changes in the policy framework will be significant enablers, the increasing demand for mining output will maintain the […]
Minerals such as coal, lignite, bauxite, iron ore, copper ores and concentrates, lead ores and concentrates, and zinc ores and concentrates are directly or indirectly used in several infrastructure sectors. Among the major minerals, coal, […]
With several countries emerging as attractive destinations for mineral exploration, India is yet to make a mark in this area. In 2015, it accounted for only 0.6 per cent of the global exploration budget, as […]
The penetration of technology and innovation in Indian mining operations has been slow as compared to other sectors. This is despite the fact that mining companies are constantly striving to implement the latest and most […]
Mining is one of the core sectors driving the growth of the Indian economy as it accounts for 2.5 per cent of the country’s GDP and acts as a catalyst for the growth of other […]
In the mining industry, there is significant scope for improving the productivity of equipment used in operations. At present, the productivity numbers are far below those in other industries such as oil and gas, and […]
The mining sector is one of the major contributors to economic growth. The country is well endowed with minerals, and these serve as raw materials for several sectors such as power, iron and steel, fertiliser […]
The mining sector has witnessed significant activity in the past few years. The production of key minerals and ores has increased since 2011-12 leading to greater self-sufficiency. While policy changes have been introduced to encourage […]
The mining sector in India has undergone a major overhaul in recent years. Over the past two to three years, several developments have shaped the sector. These include a ban on mining activity in some […]
The mining industry plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s growth and development. The sector has witnessed a gradual improvement in production after consecutive annual output contraction during 2011-14. While mineral production recovered marginally […]
Growth in the Indian mining sector has picked up momentum over the past couple of years with the sector’s output growing at nearly double digits. The government has played a vital role in giving the […]
Minerals such as coal, lignite, bauxite, iron ore, and other select metallic and non-metallic minerals are vital inputs for several infrastructure sectors. In terms of production, all the minerals except lignite and zinc concentrate registered […]
The mining sector in the country is set to perform increasingly well in the coming years. This is owing to the industry’s focus on enhancing mineral production and the adoption of encouraging policy measures by […]
The experience with the mine developer-cum-operator (MDO)/contracting/private sector has been mixed in the coal segment, which is the largest segment of the mining industry. In the past, when Coal India Limited (CIL) faced resource constraints […]
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