Centre revokes suspension of Goa's mining ECs
17 March 2015 19:39 IST
Iron mining in Goa will soon resume as the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest today revoked the suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) of mines in the coastal state, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said. READ
Preparing budget not possible without mining revocation: CM
17 March 2015 15:32 IST
The existing suspension of environment clearances (ECs) of mining leases by the Centre is casting a shadow on budget preparations in Goa, where the Government is pushing for its revocation. READ
Mining industry expects union budget to scrap export duty
27 February 2015 21:18 IST
Mining industry players in Goa today said they are expecting the central government to scrap export duty on iron ore in the Budget tomorrow. READ
Centre to lift mining EC suspension: Parsekar
25 February 2015 22:52 IST
Union environment ministry has decided to revoke suspension of the environmental clearances of mining leases to Goa, effected by the previous Congress government in 2012 over allegations of illegal mining. READ
Parsekar to meet Jawadekar to speed up mining ECs
06 February 2015 22:51 IST
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar will request the Centre to expedite environment clearances for mining leases in the state. READ
Shripad seeks speedy ECs for mines from his Govt
06 February 2015 22:31 IST
With Goa Chief Minister slated to meet Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, North Goa MP and Union minister from the state Shripad Naik Friday appealed to the Environment Ministry to restore the clearances for iron ore ... READ
Centre's Special Package for Goa, reducing export duty on ore
05 February 2015 20:05 IST
Keen on bailing out the struggling Goan iron ore sector, the Centre may soon announce a special package for miners in the state by pruning duty on exports of the steel-making raw material from 30 ... READ
Goa Govt revokes mining ban after 2 years
15 January 2015 23:51 IST
In a major move, Goa government withdrew a 2012 order which halted mining operations in the state, setting the stage for resumption of the activity whose closure had crippled once bustling industry. READ
President gives nod to ordinance on mining auction
12 January 2015 23:40 IST
President Pranab Mukherjee today gave his assent to an ordinance for auction of mines of iron ore and other minerals, a government source said. READ
SBI approves one-time settlement for mining dependents
19 December 2014 23:38 IST
State Bank of India has approved one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for its borrowers from the beleaguered mining industry in Goa. READ
