Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals from the earth. It plays a crucial role in the economy. Various minerals include coal, iron, and gold. Mining impacts the environment significantly. It can lead to deforestation and soil erosion. Regulations are essential to mitigate these effects. In India, mining laws aim to balance economic growth and environmental protection. Sustainable practices are increasingly important.
Recently, the Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, enabling commercial mining of lithium and other minerals. This move opens up new...
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the United Nations body responsible for regulating the world's ocean floor, is gearing up to restart negotiations that could pave the way for...
Cryptocurrency mining malware is also called Crypto-mining malware or Crypto-jacking. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency (not in actual form) that is used for transactions or exchanges.What is Cryptocurrency...
Article: Introduction: Innovations in Key Mining Districts A recent report by the non-profit organization Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has revealed innovative developments taking place in two...
The recent recommendation by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) to allow coal mining in a section of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Assam is stirring up news....
The first-ever guidelines to check and monitor illegal sand mining in the country have been unveiled by India's Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). These directives,...
India's Union Cabinet has recently approved an ordinance that amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. This...
The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) is preparing to recommence mining activities in the Donimalai area of Bellari district, Karnataka. This move is anticipated to increase the supply...
The "Drain of Wealth" from colonial India to Great Britain was not just a theoretical concept but a highly sophisticated financial operation. While nationalist leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji...
The direct sea route from Europe to India was unlocked on May 20, 1498, when the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut (modern-day Kozhikode) on the...
