Goa, Odisha, Jharkhand fail to file ATR on illegal mining
23 June 2015 22:12 IST
Three states of Goa, Odisha and Jharkhand have not submitted the latest action taken reports on steps taken to curb illegal mining even after a high level panel raised the issue in September last year. READ
Probe closed into 2 illegal mining cases involving ex-CM
15 June 2015 23:09 IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Goa Police probing cases of illegal mining in the state, has recommended closure of two of the fifteen such cases for “lack of evidence”. READ
ED slaps FOREX violation notice against mine owner
03 June 2015 21:01 IST
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has slapped a Rs 136 crore show cause notice on a mining firm for alleged violation of FOREX laws in connection with its probe in the illegal exploration of iron ore in ... READ
Goa BJP also reduces mining lease fee, from 100% to 5%
08 May 2015 22:26 IST
The BJP-led Goa government today decided to drastically reduce the registration fee for mining leases from 100 per cent to five per cent of the stamp duty. READ
To benefit Goa, Centre cuts export duty on iron ore
30 April 2015 23:22 IST
India will cut an export tax on low-grade iron ore to 10 percent from 30 percent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, in a big boost for top exporting state Goa which is close ... READ
How can we mine with high export duty, asks mining industry
16 April 2015 19:55 IST
Iron ore exports from Goa are not likely to resume in near future due to various factors like 'steep' duty, upcoming monsoon season and pending regulatory permissions. READ
298 mining loans settled with OTS, over 7700 still pending
01 April 2015 17:37 IST
A large number of people dependent on mining industry in Goa who had huge bank borrowings have now opted for One Time Settlement Scheme launched by the state government fearing bad debts. READ
10-12 mines could start, raising revenue by Rs 742 Cr: Parsekar
25 March 2015 23:46 IST
The revenue from mining is expected to double in this financial year, with Goa government expecting at least 10 to 12 mines to start, if not all 22 cleared by the centre. READ
Ban lifted, but Goa mining won't start till Oct: Parsekar
24 March 2015 16:49 IST
The environment ministry may have lifted the ban on iron ore mining in Goa, but the coastal state's economic "lifeline" probably won't be functional till October, chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar told ET. READ
ECs of 72 mines revoked, with a warning; 40 more on hold
21 March 2015 21:47 IST The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has issued an order revoking suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) to 72 iron ore mines in Goa, giving some boost to the coastal state's economy. READ
