New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Coal India announced on Friday that it plans to invest around Rs 3,300 crore to set up 8 new coking coal washeries as part of its strategy to improve the quality of coal and reduce the country’s dependence on imports of high-quality coking coal that is used in the production of steel.The new washeries, which are expected to add a combined capacity of 21.5 million tonnes per year (MTY), are scheduled to become operational by 2029-30. Coal India currently has a network…
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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Brazil on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of mining and minerals required for the steel sector.This partnership will support efficient preparation of steelmaking inputs, enable technology-led improvements across the steel value chain and strengthen resilience and sustainability of the India–Brazil steel supply chain.According to Ministry of Steel, it provides an institutional framework for strengthening …
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H. D. Kumaraswamy, held a high-level meeting with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday, to deliberate on long-term solutions to the escalating human–wildlife conflict in Karnataka and to ensure the safety and livelihood of citizens. An official statement from the office of Kumaraswamy stated, “The meeting was held at the office of the Union Forest Minister, Bhupender Yadav…