Mines and Minerals

Polymetallic nodules: These are rocks that are rich in cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, rare-earth elements and titanium. The Pacific basin […]

Facts: India produces 95 minerals and has the same potential as South Africa and Australia but the mining sector was

 Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY): This is a new programme meant to provide for the welfare of areas and

Context: Sand is an important component for housing, infrastructure projects and construction activities. There have been various issues across the

Why has coal mining been opened up? The Centre opened up commercial coal mining for the private sector. About 70%

Context: The Union environment ministry has suggested to the Union mines ministry that the ‘polluter pays’ principle which states that

  Context: Scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have discovered the presence of millions of tonnes of precious

The NMEP primarily aims at accelerating the exploration activity in the country through enhanced participation of the private sector Major

Recent Events: The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered a complete ban on all mining activities in the state for four