India’s Ministry of Coal plans to launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17. The programme aims to boost ease of doing business, attract fresh investment, and broaden participation by offering both fully explored and partially explored blocks. Established miners, new entrants, and technology-driven firms are expected to bid, supporting wider industry involvement.
India is preparing a new push to strengthen critical mineral processing at home and expand supply chains abroad. Mines Secretary says public sector companies will bid for four copper mines in Chile, aiming to significantly raise domestic copper production. The plan also includes extracting gold from mining residue, turning waste streams into value.
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Hindustan Copper Limited plans to invest over Rs 7,000 crore in the next five years to expand its mines and significantly boost production capacity. Alongside the capex push, the company is launching a major digital transformation, including upgrades to communication systems and the adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G and AI in its operations.
The Supreme Court will hear a case to protect the Aravalli hills on Monday after taking suo motu cognisance. Environmentalists and locals worry unchecked mining and rapid urbanization are harming the fragile ecosystem. The CJI-led bench’s upcoming hearing is expected to address alleged violations and determine next steps to safeguard the hills and local livelihoods.
India is preparing to launch its first large-scale private gold mine, the Jonnagiri project in Andhra Pradesh. Backed by Geomysore and substantial investment, the mine is expected to yield up to 1,000 kg of gold each year. If it performs as projected, it could strengthen domestic supply and meaningfully reduce India’s dependence on gold imports, reshaping the country’s import story.
IIT Kharagpur has unveiled the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological & Mining Systems, backed by a Rs 15 crore commitment. The centre plans to embed AI across the mining lifecycle, from exploration and operations to ESG analytics, tackling a core challenge in mining: vast data with little actionable insight.
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