Way2mining
Ariyalur District
Tamilnadu.
Mining is dangerous. But did you know every mine must have a Safety Committee where workers and managers sit together to spot dangers, investigate accidents, and push for safer practices? Here’s why this isn’t just another bureaucratic formality.
Mining surveys are no longer about men with tripods and measuring tapes. Today, drones are flying over pits, dumps, and stockyards to deliver centimeter-level accuracy—and the government has made them mandatory for big mines. Here’s why these rules matter, what they demand, and how they’re reshaping the way India manages its mineral wealth.
Both Section 22 and 22A of the Mines Act give inspectors the power to stop unsafe mining. But one deals with unforeseen dangers while the other enforces existing rules. Let’s decode the difference.
If your mine stops producing for 4 months, Indian law kicks in with strict notice requirements. Here’s a simple story of mine manager Ramesh to understand how discontinuance and reopening rules under MMR 1961 really work.
For decades, electrical detonators powered India’s blasting operations. But risks from stray currents, RF interference, and poor timing have pushed regulators to phase them out. Enter electronic detonators — safer, smarter, and precise to the millisecond. Yes, they cost more. But in mining and tunneling, the trade-off is simple: lives and productivity are worth it.
When DGMS arrives at your mine gate, what really happens? This storytelling guide breaks down the inspection process step by step—permissions, records, plans, and ground checks
Your old phone, dead battery, or scrapped car isn’t junk—it could be the goldmine India needs. Here’s how the new ₹1,500 crore recycling scheme and its subsidies aim to unlock value from waste.
Ministry of Coal to Hosted Star Rating Awards Ceremony for Coal & Lignite Mines on 4th September 2025 in Mumbai
Mining in India isn’t just about digging minerals—it’s about navigating a maze of laws like MMDR, MCR, and MCDR. Here’s a simple story that explains how they all fit together.
