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Unearthing Potential
Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.
Cummins India PAT at Rs 420 cr in Q1FY2024
PBT at Rs 551 cr was higher by 33% compared to the same quarter last year
Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi
Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi
Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal
India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.
Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider
Customers look to Gmmco to offer complete solutions be it new equipment, used equipment, rental, buyback, tailor-made product support solutions, etc.
Cummins India wins award at CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022
Cummins India (CIL) received Excellence in Environment Management award for the Manufacturing Sector at the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022.
Coal production rises by 9% in December 2022 to 82.87 MT
India's coal production increased by 9.2 per cent to 82.87 million tonne in December 2022 from 75.87 million tonne recorded during November 2022.
Innovations in Mining!
Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.
Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider
Established in 1967, Gmmco is part of the $2.8 billion diversified CK Birla Group. Gmmco is a priority Caterpillar dealer for south, central and western India selling mining, construction and energy equipment to customers including CIL, SCCL, and other state-owned enterprises. Gmmco offers a one-stop solution shop for all industrial requirements.
CIL signs agreement to purchase Russian shovels at Rs 1,462 cr
Coal India Ltd (CIL) told the media that it had inked a pact for purchasing 11 Russian electric rope shovels of about Rs 1,462 crore.
CIL signs agreement to purchase Russian shovels at Rs 1,462 cr
Coal India Ltd (CIL) told the media that it had inked a pact for purchasing 11 Russian electric rope shovels of about Rs 1,462 crore.
MAJOR introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer
MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorised dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa. The company will offer MAJOR’s screen media solutions, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular versions.
MAJOR Introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer
MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa.
Coal India approves record 32 mining projects at Rs 47K cr
Scripting a record high, Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved 32 coal mining projects in the current fiscal till January 2021, which indicate an estimated incremental capital of around Rs 47,300 crore.
L&T Construction bags significant contract from Coal India
The Metallurgical and Material Handling Business of L&T Construction has secured an order from Northern Coalfields for a coal processing and load out package to be installed at the Dudhichua Mines located in Uttar Pradesh.
Mining Needs a Leg-up
For India to achieve its full potential in the mining sector, policymakers need to give a leg-up in lifting the mining sector on a high growth path. Jayanta Roy elaborates on the mining industry scenario in India.
CIL plans Rs 100 bn investment in conveyor belts
According to reports, Coal India (CIL) and its large pithead consumers are planning to invest Rs 100 billion in conveyor belts to transport coal directly from mines, without using trucks.
Transforming Skill Landscape
Shortage of skilled operators has been a major challenge faced by the infrastructure and construction industry for the past many years.
CIL fast tracking equipment procurement plan
According to reports, Coal India (CIL) is fast tracking the process of procuring 360 high capacity mining equipment valued at over Rs 70 billion to bolster production.
beml launches India's first 205T electric dump truck
BEML has launched an indigenously designed and developed nation's first 205T electric drive rear dump truck (Model BH205-E). This is expected to address the growing demand for higher capacity equipment in the mining industry.
BEML flags off India?s first 205T electric dump truck
BEML has launched an indigenously designed and developed nation?s first 205T electric drive rear dump truck (Model BH205-E). This is expected to address the growing demand for higher capacity equipment in the mining industry.
The Mining Specialist
Case study 1: A silent performer saves crores for Coal India's contractor.A neesh Khan & Company (AKC Mining) is a major MDO in Central India operating in Shivpuri and Urdhan mines of Western Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, and is involved in the removal of over burden (OB) and coal from these sites.
Revival on Cards?
India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.
Government should fast-track the procurement
After a lull in the past three years, mining, especially coal, is set to show significant growth in the next few years. Coal India (CIL) is doing its best to increase coal production quickly, from the current 568 million tonne per annum (mtpa) to 927 mtpa by 2020.
Buoyant Future
An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.
Customized excavator helps Indonesian steel plant hit close to 100% recycling
Nine Volvo CE machines, including a specially adapted excavator, have helped a steel producer in Cilegon, Indonesia recycle over 97% of the waste material from its steel-making process. In the two years since the machines arrived the customer is reporting excellent success.
Mining Growth
India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.
Mining Potential
With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold.
Projects to Augment Coal Production
Piyush Goyal, Minister of state for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy stated that the 7 subsidiary coal companies of Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) will be taking up projects to augment the coal production.