Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 13/05/2025. An application was received by the NGT filed by Hemant Kumar on behalf of all the villagers of Gram Panchayat Salani Katola, tehsil Nahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal …
Ministry of Mines administers the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002 (OAMDR Act). The Act provide for development and regulation of minerals resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. …
The Government of Himachal Pradesh on February 29, 2024, notified the Himachal Pradesh Mineral Policy, 2024. The policy has been framed with the vision to enhance the revenue collection of the State while curbing illegal mining activities.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (jj), (jk), (jl) and (jm) of sub-section (2) of section 35read with Section 16A of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 (17 of 2003), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: These rules may be called the …
The Ministry of Mines on February 20, 2024, issued the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024, to further amend the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016. The following amendments have been stated: In rule 45, which …
The centre has notified changes to the Mineral auction rules which cap the upfront payment at Rs 500 crore while also baring affiliates from bidding for the same block. Bids placed by affiliates of companies who have explored a block being auctioned will be made public to ensure a level …
Ministry of Mines, through a notification dated January 21, 2024, has introduced amendments to the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017. These changes, outlined in the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2024, aim to enhance regulatory measures governing reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, reporting obligations, and penalties in the mining sector.
The Ministry of Mines has introduced significant amendments through the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Amendment Rules, 2024. These changes, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, aim to enhance regulations under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
Ministry of Mines has issued a notification dated 21st January 2024, amending the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The new rules, titled “Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Amendment Rules, 2024,” introduce significant changes aimed at regulating exploration licenses, extensions, and other aspects …
The Ministry of Mines has proposed changes to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, to cap the amount of performance security and upfront payments payable after winning the rights to extract minerals. The move addresses concerns regarding financial barriers the might impede bidder participation in auctions of critical minerals.
In a significant development, the Ministry of Mines has recently amended the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002 [OAMMR Act], effective from August 17, 2023. The amendment brings about a paradigm shift by introducing a transparent and non-discretionary auction process for the allocation of operating rights in offshore …
The Ministry of Mines on December 01, 2023, issued the Draft Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023, to further amend the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession Rules, 2016. The following provisions have been stated: In Rule 45, …
The Government of Rajasthan on October 05, 2023, notified Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023 to further amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The following has been amended - Substitution of rule 83- The Government may rehabilitate the lessee or licensee whose mining lease …
In a recent development, the Ministry of Mines has introduced significant amendments to the Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016. These amendments, effective upon their publication in the Official Gazette, impact mining activities related to atomic minerals and rare earth elements (REE). The Ministry of Mines’ amendments to the Atomic Minerals …
While the state government is preparing for the third round of iron ore mineral blocks, the Union mines ministry has tightened the Mineral Auction Rules, 2015 to make it compulsory for states to inform to the Centre within the next 45 days on mines that are ready for auctioning. The …
President has given assent to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2023. With this, the Central government is empowered to auction mines and ramp up production of 26 critical minerals in India. Lithium, cobalt, and graphite output may get a fillip as the centre hopes to …
India has proposed opening up offshore mining or deep-sea mining of non-atomic minerals or poly-metallic nodules to private companies. Production leases are to be granted only through competitive bidding. The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, proposing these changes, was introduced in Parliament by the Minister for …
The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The Bill proposes to omit at least six previously mentioned atomic minerals from a list of 12 which cannot be commercially mined.
The Government of Karnataka on March 17, 2023 published the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to further amend the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1994. These rules shall come on March 17, 2023. The following has been amended namely: In rule 2 which states "definitions" in sub-rule (1)- …
The Ministry of Mines on February 09, 2023 was notified regarding seeking comments/suggestions on the Amendment of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002. The Ministry of Mines has prepared a draft of the amendments proposed in the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2022 (OAMDR Act). …
With the objective to bring down the prices of sand and gravel in the State of Punjab, the Punjab State Sand and Gravel Mining Policy, 2023 is notified under Punjab Minor Mineral Rules, 2013 framed under section 15 and section 23C of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. …
