Govt introduces MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026, proposes reforms to boost critical mineral exploration and mining

Aug 10, 2026

Govt introduces MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026, proposes reforms to boost critical mineral exploration and mining

Lok Sabha passes MMDR Amendment bill to boost critical mineral exploration, mining flexibility

Aug 12, 2026

The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026, passed on Wednesday, proposes amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, allowing a mining lease...

CISF intensifies action against illegal coal mining; seizes over 1,277 metric tonnes of coal in one week

Jul 26, 2026

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has further intensified its nationwide drive against illegal coal mining, theft and unauthorised transportation under the provisions of...

CISF steps up crackdown under MMDR Act, seizes over 428 MT of illegal coal in Jharkhand, West Bengal

Jul 09, 2026

In a major step towards strengthening the Central government's "zero coal leakage" initiative, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has intensified enforcement against illegal...

Coal Ministry conducts second attempt of auction for 11 coal mines

Oct 11, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 11 : The Nominated authority in the Ministry of Coal had launched the second attempt of the auction for 11...

Ministry of Coal conducts pre-bid conference for auction of 11 coal mines

Oct 11, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 11 : The Nominated Authority in the Ministry of Coal launched the second attempt of an auction for 11 coal...