Sole US rare-earths miner Molycorp files for bankruptcy

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 00:56

Molycorp, the sole US miner and producer of rare earth elements crucial in high-tech manufacturing, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday as it struggles with a mountain of debt.

Government to extend full support to Posco: Tomar

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 12:19

In the past few months, Posco officials has been meeting Ministers and officials regarding investment in India's steel sector.

Mineral-rich states identify 200 mines for auction

Last Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 13:28

The development comes against the backdrop of government auctioning 33 coal blocks so far to garner a massive over Rs 2 lakh crore.

Tata Steel's Canadian JV acquires Howse iron ore deposit

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 22:19

Tata Steel on Thursday said its joint venture Tata Steel Minerals Canada has acquired the remaining 49 percent stake in the Howse iron ore deposit in Canada for close to Rs 25 crore.

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals, Coal Mines Bill

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 21:08

Parliament approved two crucial bills, which form part of NDA government's reforms agenda.

Parliament passes Mines Bill, overcoming obstacles

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 16:25

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015, was passed by the Rajya Sabha earlier today and later approved by the Lok Sabha within 20 minutes.

Rajya Sabha passes Mines Bill, overcoming procedural wrangles

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 13:40

The Bill was passed by 117 members voting in favour and 69 against it, after Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar moved it for passage.

Rajya Sabha passes Mines Bill

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 12:32

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015, seeking to introduce the system of auction of mines to enhance transparency in mineral allocations was passed in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

TMC, BSP announce support for mines bill in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 09:05

The TMC, AIADMK and BSP have announced support for the Mines and Minerals Bill, scheduled to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha Friday.

No dearth of iron ore in country: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 16:48

With 152 million tonne production against consumption of 111 MT in 2013-14, there is no dearth of iron ore in the country, the government Monday informed Parliament.

Bill to introduce auctioning in mines passed by Lok Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 20:07

A bill seeking to introduce the system of auction of mines to enhance transparency and augment mineral production was passed in Lok Sabha Tuesday, with the government terming it a "revolutionary" step.