The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for September stood at 95.1, which was 22.3 per cent higher as compared to the year-ago month, the mines ministry said
A new mineral policy for 2021-26 will be unveiled in the State on the lines of the Centre's National Mineral Policy to give a fillip to the industry, Karnataka CM Yediyurappa said
Centre removes distinction between captive and merchant mines, will amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to enforce reforms