Balochistan's highway breakdown: Mineral transport halted amid extortion, insecurity

May 20, 2026

The transport crisis in Balochistan deepened after the Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association announced a province-wide suspension of mineral transportation, blaming worsening insecurity, repeated...

Arctic states up in arms over China's rising interference

Oct 27, 2021

Beijing [China], October 27 : China intends to explore the Arctic region as climate change has offered access to the vast mineral resources and...

Arctic Council expresses concern over China's rising interference in the region

Oct 26, 2021

Hong Kong, October 26 : Arctic Council has raised concern over China's growing ambitions in the region as climate change has offered access to...

Ministry of railways sanctions construction of two dedicated freight corridors: Union Minister informs RS

Dec 06, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 6 : Dedicated mineral corridors shall be planned to facilitate the transport of minerals from mining areas in the hinterland...

Gujarat: State govt auctions 25 major mineral blocks and 2280 minor mineral blocks

Oct 15, 2024

As part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiative, the Gujarat state government has introduced an application-based system for quickly granting leases for...

Govt to launch 7th tranche of critical mineral auctions to boost mineral security

Mar 22, 2026

The Seventh Tranche will offer 19 blocks across several States under Mining Lease and Composite Licence. These blocks comprise a diverse basket of minerals...