Exploration of Mineral Reserves

Details of surveys carried out by Geological Survey of India during the field seasons from 2008-09 to 2010-12 in the State of Jharkhand are as follows:   Field Season Year Mineral Commodity Area of investigation 2008-2009 Coal 1. Muditoli block , East Bokaro Coalfield 2. Binja block ,South Karanpura Coalfield     Gold 1.East of Sinduari to Urmal area in Ranchi and Saraikela-Kharswan District 2. Sindauri East block, Ranchi District …

Growth in MSME Sector

The Government monitors growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country by conducting All India Census of the sector, periodically. The latest Census (Fourth Census) was conducted with reference year 2006-07, wherein the data was collected till 2009 and results published in 2011-12. As per Third All India Census of Small Scale …

Indian Coal Reserves to Last Over 100 Years

Compared to the current level of production, the estimated proved coal reserves are always more. In fact the estimated proved reserves of 118 billion tonnes are expected to last for over hundred years. Coal production planning closely follows the projected demand for coal. However, in view of various constraints coming in the way of enhancing …

Coal India Limited to Setup 20 Coal Washeries

The Government has issued guidelines for setting up coal washeries on public sector coal companies’ land to bridge the demand-supply gap of washed coal. The details of private washeries operating in coal companies’ land are as under:- Coal Company Name ofWashery Capacity [in Million Tonnes(Mt)/year] Present Status Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) M/s Spectrum Coal & Power Ltd. 7.0 of washed …

Outsourcing of Coal Mining Operations

Coal India Limited (CIL), besides taking up coal production through its own resources, has also outsourced some of its operations to increase total coal production to meet the present demand. Under such situation, responsibility of coal production in a few mines of CIL, have been given to few agencies under long term contract through open …

The Zurich Axioms – Amrita Ghosh

Ever wondered as to why Switzerland is so phenomenally rich? Well, apart from being the destination of the world’s unaccounted money, the country’s banking system, its regulations and ways are one huge reason. It is also a fact that the Swiss are perhaps the most astute and articulate risk takers, the high-rollers of the high …

SSAB issues 5-year Swedish bonds

 SSAB yesterday issued 5-year bonds on the Swedish capital market with a total value of SEK 1,000 million. The issuance was carried out in two tranches: a fixed interest bond totalling SEK 525 million with an annual coupon of 4.875%, and a bond totalling SEK 475 million carrying a floating rate interest of 3-month STIBOR …

My Book on Corporate Communications – Chawm Ganguly

I have been fortunate to have seen the heady world of Corporate Communications from both sides – as a journalist doing the beat and as a communicator facilitating the process of information dissemination. This long journey spanning decades has culminated and taken the form of this book and i am sure colleagues will enjoy going through …