1st phase of mines auction in 12 states from Oct-Nov
The first phase of mines auction in the 12 mineral producing states is expected to begin from October-November this year, Mines Secretary Balvinder Kumar said Friday'.
Aug 07, 2015, 19:06 PM ISTCentre, states to discuss mine auction, DMF at CCEC meet on Tuesday
The Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee CCEC, which is chaired by the Mining Secretary, will also discuss ways to encourage exploration of minerals as well as the status of framing the rules for minor minerals.
Aug 03, 2015, 16:11 PM ISTWorking with states to enable mines auction by year-end: Tomar
The Centre is working with states to start by year end the auction process for about 200 mines containing minerals such as iron ore, bauxite and limestone, Steel and Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
Jun 01, 2015, 21:13 PM ISTMineral-rich states identify 200 mines for auction
The development comes against the backdrop of government auctioning 33 coal blocks so far to garner a massive over Rs 2 lakh crore.
Apr 05, 2015, 13:28 PM IST