Ministry of Coal Ministry of Mines Ministry of Steel Ministry of Power Department of Heavy Industries Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Government of India Coal India Limited (A Maharatna Company) Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th October 2021 | EcoPark, Rajarhat, Kolkata, India Concurrent to 9th Asian Mining Congress w w w . m i n i n g e x p o i n d i a . c o m ?The Mining industry in India is one of the core industries of the economy. It provides ?The rise in infrastructure development and automotive production is driving the basic raw materials to many important industries. growth of the metals and mining industry in India. ?The Mining industry is characterized by a large number of small operational mines. ?The growth in the mining industry in terms of production of minerals has significantly improved in comparison to recent past. It is pertinent to recall that the industry ?India is endowed with huge resources of many metallic and non-metallic minerals. recorded a negative growth of 0.6% for two consecutive years (2011-12 and 2012- India is home to 1,531 operating mines and produces 95 minerals, which includes 4 13). fuels, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals (including building and other materials). ?The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & fuel minerals) during 2018- 19 has been estimated at $16.53 bn which shows an increase of about 10.11% over ?The number of mines which reported mineral production (excluding atomic, fuel and minor minerals) in India stood at 1405 in 2018-19 as compared to 1430 in 2017-18. that of the previous year. The states that have witnessed an increase in the value of mineral production are: ?Based on the geological mapping of the country, an area of 571,000 sq. km, out of a total of 3.1 mn sq. km. has been demarcated as Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) o Karnataka – 30.66% area, where the geological potential for the occurrence of mineral deposits is higher. o Chhattisgarh - 29.98% o Rajasthan – 25.61% o Goa – 23.46% o Odisha – 21.98% o Madhya Pradesh - 17.34% ?RECENTLY - India opens commercial coal mining, with revenue share arrangement, o Maharashtra - 2.07% to boost the fuel's production in the country o Jammu and Kashmir – 1.35% ?Mineral concessions (Mining Lease & Prospecting Licence cum Mining Lease) grant ?The value of metallic minerals increased by 26.86% in 2017-18. to be granted through auctions for the companies interested in mining or for the raw material for their downstream industry. ?During 2017-18 (excluding atomic, fuel, and minor minerals), the private sector emerged to play a dominant role in mineral production accounting for 67.33% or $5.26 ?An Inter-Ministerial Group facilitator constituted for expediting the clearances and approvals process. bn crore in the total value. ? ?Exploration companies can venture into the revenue share model, being formulated There has been a notable turn around ever since the government has taken initiative for the exploration of blocks identified by the Geological Survey of India. This has for policy reforms. been enabled by the National Mineral Exploration policy, 2016 announced in July 2016. Around 100 blocks have already been identified by GSI for auction. ?Minerals like manganese, lead, copper, alumina are expected to witness double-digit growth in the years ahead. There is a significant scope for new mining capacities in ?With the launch of the National Mineral Policy 2019, India presents a major iron ore, bauxite, and coal. opportunity for investors. ?India has an advantage in the cost of production and in conversion costs of steel and ?India has large reserves of Iron ore, Bauxite, Chromium, Manganese ore, Baryte, alumina. Rare earth and Mineral salts. ?India has vast mineral potential with mining leases granted for longer and stable tenure of 50 years. ?The demand for various metals and minerals will grow substantially over the next 15 years. ?India’s strategic location enables convenient exports. FDI up to 100% under the automatic route is allowed in: ?Mining and exploration of metal and non-metal ores including diamond, gold, silver and precious ores but excluding titanium bearing minerals and its ores; subject to the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. ?Coal and Lignite mining for captive consumption by power projects, iron and steel cement units and other eligible activities permitted under and subject to the provisions of Coal Mines Nationalization Act, 1973. ?Setting up coal processing plans like washeries subject to the condition that the company shall not do coal mining and shall not sell washed coal or sized coal from its coal processing plants in the open market and shall supply the washed or sized coal to those parties who are supplying raw coal to coal processing plans for washing or sizing. ?The Government has amended the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation FDI up to 100% under the Government route is allowed in: Act 1957 (MMDR Act). The amendment removed discretion by instituting auction to be the sole method of grant of major mineral concessions and, thereby bringing in ?Mining and mineral separation of titanium bearing minerals and ores, its value greater transparency. It also provided the much-needed impetus to the mining addition and integrated activities. industry by deemed extension of mining leases. The Salient features of the recent amendments are: ?Mining and mineral separation of titanium bearing minerals and ores, its value mMineral Concessions Grant through Auctions to bring transparency and addition and integrated activities subject to industry regulations and the Mines and remove discretion. Minerals (Development and Regulation Act 1957). mDistrict Mineral Foundation (DMF) to address the grievances of the people affected by mining and in turn improve the image of the mining industry. mNational Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for incentivizing regional and detailed exploration to fill the gaps in exploration in the country. mMining Leases for 50 years and even the existing leases deemed extended eliminating any renewals for security of tenure. mStronger penal provisions have been put in place to check illegal mining. A penalty of up to (approximately) $7200 per hectare of the area and jail term of up to 5 years is the probable punishment for illegal mining. ?National Mineral Exploration Policy 2016 announced in July 2016. Around 100 blocks have been identified by Geological Survey of India for auctioning on revenue sharing mechanism for regional exploration to encourage private participation in exploration. The bidders would be protected by way of entitlement for a normative cost in the event unsuccessful outcome after exploration. The mechanism is being formulated in consultation with the stakeholders. ?9th in the Series - IME 2021 is a leading institutionalized biennial international exhibition of the Mining, Minerals, Metals and Machinery industries in India ?3 Days High Level 9th Asian Mining Congress with Speakers and Delegates from over 20 Countries, who will visit and interact with Exhibitors ?Concurrent “Buyer Seller Meet” during Exhibition having presentations from Major Industry Players from the Industry ?An Ideal Platform for display and launches of new initiatives, machinery products and technologies, establishing joint ventures, developing and renewing international and regional contacts ?High Level Trade Delegations and Country Level Group Participation expected from Australia, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Iran, Poland, Russia and, UK and USA ?Large participation of leading Mining Equipment & Machinery Manufacturers expected from Asia, Africas, Americas and Europe ?Participation of Minerals Rich India States and PSU’s, Large Corporates and Small and Medium Organisations Interactive sessions with coal and allied sector companies, technologies & equipment suppliers and service providers - Buyer Seller Meet will be organized at the exhibition The 9th Asian Mining Congress will be organised by The Mining, Geological & venue. During all the previous editions, it was a great value addition to the event. It is also Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI). Eminent Speakers from India and abroad will planned to be held during the 9th IME 2021, with much bigger participation. The debate, deliberate and exchange views on the key issues of the mining and allied sectors. Presentation will be made by major players of coal and other mineral sectors, in India. Over 600 delegates are expected to participate from over 20 countries (full details in separate brochure of MGMI) From Left to Right: H.E. Mr. Andrew Ford, Australia Consulate – General in Kolkata; Mr. Anil Kumar Jha, CMD, Coal India Ltd.; H.E. Mr. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Coal and Mines & Parliamentary Affairs, GOI H.E. Mr. Milan Hovorka, Ambasaddor of Czech Republic in India; Mr. R.K. Saha, Former CMD, Central Coalfields Ltd. and Dr. Amalendu Sinha, Former Director General, CIMFR ?Coal Producers ?Coal Consumers / Producers ?Built-Up / Shell Scheme Booth ?Coal Beneficiation & Mineral Dressing Equipments ?Mining, Logistics, Shipping and Fright Companies Includes: Wall Panels, Carpet, Fascia in English, 1 Spotlight per 3 sqm., One 5 amp socket per 12 sqm., 1 ?Mining and Construction Machinery Manufactures ?Policy Makers Counter / Table, 2 Chairs, Basic Electricity for stand ? ? Pumps, Gears, Valves and Compressors Central and State Sr. Government Officials lighting, One Expo Directory, General Security, ?Power Generation and Transmission ?Equipment Buyers & Suppliers