Mining industry
Madhya Pradesh has positioned itself as a vital player in the country's industrial progress, with its investments in the mining sector contributing significantly to the nation's economic growth. The state's commitment to implementing investor-friendly policies has secured its top position in the country by
Mining industry
The mining industry in South Africa is gearing up for lengthy negotiations with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy over the contentious draft Mineral Resources Development Bill. The Minerals Council SA, the main umbrella group for the industry, has expressed concerns over the bill's shortcomings, which may
Mining industry
The government of Himachal Pradesh has taken stringent measures to combat illegal mining in the state, with the Industries Department imposing penalties of over Rs 44 lakh in four months. The crackdown, which involved more than 900 inspections across districts, aims to protect environmental balance, safeguard water sources, and prevent
Mining industry
Researchers from Xi'an University of Science and Technology have developed a full-stage creep constitutive model to assess the long-term structural stability and operational safety in deep coal mining. The model, which integrates fractional calculus theory with statistical damage mechanics, is capable of accurately describing the deceleration creep stage,
Mining industry
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) has signed three exploration and mining agreements with two companies, Gulf Minerals and Materials, and Novel Muscat International, to boost Oman's mining sector and enhance the value of its mineral resources. The deals, estimated to be worth RO192mn ($500mn), aim to
Mining industry
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Oman has signed three new agreements for exploration and mining with two specialized companies, Gulf Mining Materials Company and Novel Muscat International Company. The agreements aim to strengthen the mining sector, enhance the added value of mineral resources in the Sultanate of Oman,
Mining industry
As the 21st century's technological and infrastructural advancements rely heavily on mineral resources, the mining industry finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing escalating demand with environmental, social, and economic impacts. A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Management highlights the importance of harmonizing resource extraction
Mining industry
A new study on sustainable development has been published, highlighting the environmental and social impacts of the mining industry in Bulgaria. The research, conducted by scientists at the Technical University of Sofia, emphasizes the urgent need for improved policy coherence, community engagement, and innovative environmental technologies to align Bulgaria'
Mining industry
Inner Mongolia's Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of the Inner Mongolia Mining Rights Supermarket on August 6, aiming to deepen market-oriented reforms in mining rights and promote high-quality development of the mining economy. This online platform enables timely and centralized release of authoritative information on transferable,
Mining industry
Researchers at Xinjiang University have made significant strides in land damage monitoring using remote sensing techniques. The study, focusing on the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, China, aimed to develop an automatic classification model of remote sensing image land damage. This model, based on the SENetV2-COT-DeepLabV3, integrated
Mining industry
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that it will hold two virtual public hearings on September 3 and 4, 2025, to receive oral comments on proposed revisions to the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) regulations. The proposed rule, published on July 7, 2025, aims to add
Mineral deposits
The deep sea mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting its focus from marketing itself as a climate change solution to emphasizing national security and defense. This shift is part of a deliberate narrative change, as the industry seeks to rally support and investment from military contractors and venture
