In India, the focus of exploration has been on surficial minerals, such as coal and iron ore. Meanwhile, globally, the largest proportion of exploration spends are on gold, base metals (such as copper, lead and […]
The mining industry is extensively governed in India and over the past five years, the legislative framework has evolved dramatically, resulting in a more transparent and efficient system. India produces 95 minerals, including 4 fuel […]
The mining industry has been a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 4-7 per cent of global emissions. The recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) and the ongoing pandemic […]
The metals and mining sector in India is undergoing expansion as a result of rapid infrastructure development and automotive production. India has vast mineral resources, with mining leases granted for a 50-year period. The country […]
The mining sector has seen significant reforms in the recent past, which are expected to revive the sector and increase its contribution to economic growth. A number of reforms have been introduced in the past […]
The Mines and Minerals Development and Regulations Amendment Bill, 2021, which came into effect on March 22, 2021, established a framework of transparent and nondiscretionary mineral concessions. All major mineral concessions are now given through auction. […]
Mining companies in the country are gradually redefining their strategies and adopting new business models. A digital mine leverages the best of digital technology and internet of things (IoT), cloud or on-premises platforms to connect […]
The adoption of digital and technology innovations can help in transforming key aspects of the mining process and unlocking the sector’s potential. Technologies and systems such as automation, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), […]
India, with a large resource base, is a major participant in the global mining industry. The country is endowed with abundant mineral resources that play an important role in the development of industries. However, in […]
India’s mining industry has faced stagnant growth over the years and its contribution to GDP remains dismal. The country lags behind other mining countries in all aspects of mining – geosciences, exploration, development, production and […]
With most of the mining operations in the country being opencast, the shallow deposits, to a large extent, have already been extracted. Despite technology adoption in opencast mining, India is still far behind its global […]
Digital transformation and the adoption of smart technologies has become a priority agenda of every sector. Mining companies too, are slowly turning towards cost-effective digital and automated technologies for their mines to ensure high productivity […]
Mining is one of the core sectors driving the growth of the economy and acts as a catalyst for the growth of other core sectors such as power, steel and cement. The choice of mining […]
India is endowed with vast reserves of metals and minerals, most of which are deep seated. Mining companies rely mostly on surface mining technologies for extracting minerals and as a result high-grade ores remain unexplored. […]
The mining sector plays an important role in supporting industrial growth, and is thus considered an key determinant of economic growth. For the Indian economy, which is expected to register GDP growth rates of 7-8 […]
There is tremendous scope for technology adoption in the mining industry going forward, since most mining companies have been reluctant so far to deploy new mechanised and technologically advanced equipment. The commodity super-cycle resulted in […]
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