BCCL has revived its long-closed PB (Pootkee Balihari) Project coal mine in Dhanbad under the MDO model, marking the first such operational mine in Coal India’s ecosystem. Awarded to Eagle Infra, the project aims to boost domestic coking coal production and support India’s steel and infrastructure sectors. In a major milestone for India’s coal sector, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has restarted production from its long-closed Pootkee Balihari (PB) Project in Dhanbad, using the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model. This is the first mine under Coal India Limited (CIL) to begin operations under the MDO framework, making it a…
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The Ministry of Mines is hosting a National DMF Workshop and SHG Exhibition in New Delhi on 9th July. The event aims to improve DMF operations, promote learning among districts, and showcase SHG products, supporting sustainable development in mining-affected areas across 23 states. The Ministry of Mines is organizing a National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Workshop and a special Self-Help Group (SHG) Exhibition on Wednesday, 9th July, in New Delhi. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of DMF operations across the country and promoting learning between states and districts. The workshop will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Coal…
Two trucks carrying stolen iron ore with fake invoices from Odisha were seized near Hatgamharia in Jharkhand. The scam reveals a large illegal mining network supplying ore to steel plants. Former CM Madhu Koda criticized the Government’s inaction and called it a planned mineral loot. A major illegal mining racket has come to light in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, exposing the use of fake invoices to transport stolen iron ore from Odisha to various steel plants across the state. This case is raising serious questions about the control and accountability of mining operations in the region. Two Trucks Intercepted at…
SAIL has transferred six senior officials from its Mining Division to improve internal efficiency and functioning. The officers have been directed to join their new postings within 14 days. The move aims to strengthen operations by placing experienced personnel in key roles across Kiriburu, MIOM, and Gua. The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has issued transfer orders for six senior officials working in its Mining Division, including officers from Kiriburu, MIOM (Meghahatuburu Iron Ore Mines), and Gua areas. The reshuffle is aimed at improving internal operations and overall efficiency within the division. According to the official transfer order issued by…
Tata Steel has partnered with Australia’s InQuik Group to bring modular bridge technology to India. This smart, fast, and cost-effective method will help build strong, climate-resilient bridges, especially in remote areas. The move aims to boost India’s infrastructure with innovative and sustainable solutions. In a major move to strengthen India’s infrastructure, Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian company InQuik Group to introduce its award-winning modular bridge technology in the Indian market. The MoU was signed in Australia in the presence of Tata Steel CEO & MD T.V. Narendran and InQuik Group CEO Logan Mulholland. This strategic…
The Government has asked Tata Steel to give details of land given to others and land encroachments since 2005. The lease ends in December 2025. People living in 86 bastis now hope to get land ownership. The new lease will start in 2026. As the current land lease agreement between Tata Steel and the Jharkhand government approaches its end on 31st December 2025, the district administration has started the groundwork for its renewal. A letter has been sent to Tata Steel, asking for detailed records of land transferred under the Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) and encroachments on leased land since…
Worker’s Nationwide Strike on 9th July Against Labour Law Reforms Labour unions across India, excluding BMS, will strike on July 9 against new labour laws and 17 key demands, including Rs. 26,000 minimum wage and pension reforms. In Jharkhand, preparations intensify with wide sectoral support coal, steel, transport, and more. Political backing and regional campaigns aim to ensure a powerful protest against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies. First FIR Against CCL Officers Over Illegal Mining Deaths Sparked Outrage Four died and four were injured in a mine collapse during illegal mining at CCL’s Karma project in Kuju. For the first time,…
Forbes has released its 2025 list of India’s richest, led by Mukesh Ambani with $115.3 billion, followed by Gautam Adani at $67 billion. The top 10 includes industrialists from sectors like IT, steel, pharma, and real estate. Savitri Jindal remains the only woman on the list. The latest Forbes India 2025 Rich List is out, and Mukesh Ambani has once again topped the chart as the richest person in India, with a net worth of $115.3 billion. Gautam Adani stands at second place, continuing to remain a strong force in Indian and global business despite recent market fluctuations. India, now ranked…
Union Minister and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth announced Rs. 4,224 crore worth of railway projects in Ranchi, including station upgrades, overbridges, and goods shed improvements. He also criticized the Jharkhand Government for not releasing funds for local development projects he recommended, causing delays and public concern. Union Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament (MP), Ranchi Sanjay Seth has announced that the Central Government has sanctioned railway projects worth Rs. 4,224 crore in the Ranchi parliamentary constituency over the past three years. He also expressed concern over the Jharkhand State Government’s delay in releasing funds for several development…
A mega signature campaign will soon be launched in Bokaro to support the expansion of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), with an aim to increase production capacity and create thousands of jobs. The campaign will also demand to upgrade Bokaro General Hospital into a super-specialty hospital. In a move to accelerate the expansion of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a massive signature campaign will be launched across Bokaro. The initiative is aimed at gathering public support for the plant’s long-awaited expansion plan, which has faced delays. The campaign will seek to highlight the importance of this project for the region’s economic growth…