Pale farmers threaten not to allow Chowgule to start mining
04 February 2016 21:54 IST
After truckers stalled the work of Sesa Goa, now farmers are up in the arms against Chowgule, another mining firm, for not paying them compensation for the last four years. READ
Are BJP MLAs, Govt colluding with Sesa to transport ore illegally?
03 February 2016 21:23 IST
Goa’s truck owners have alleged that Sesa Goa has been illegally transporting the fresh iron ore in collusion with the government authorities and BJP legislators. READ
Mines Ministry asks Fin ministry to scrap export duty on Goa ore
02 February 2016 13:47 IST
The union mines ministry has sent a proposal to the union finance ministry to scrap the remaining 10% export duty on low-grade iron ore of Goa. READ
Miners should restore ecology, not royalty money: CSE
18 January 2016 18:09 IST
A green body today said the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) rules by Goa Directorate of Mines recently will not only fall "short" of realising its objectives but can also be "counterproductive". READ
Miner now compelled to pay part-royalty to develop mining belt
14 January 2016 13:17 IST
The Goa government has notified the District Mineral Foundation rules which make it mandatory for mine owners to pay one-third of their royalty payment for developing areas in the mining belt. READ
Goa Govt to plead with Centre for 0% export duty on iron ore
09 January 2016 20:23 IST
Goa government today said it will take up the issue of slashing export duty on iron ore to facilitate the exports with the Centre. READ
'Eat Dust: Mining and Greed in Goa' is one courageous book
09 January 2016 17:13 IST
When ethical and moral values are abandoned in favour of crass consumerism, immersion in total entertainment becomes the new normal. READ
Truck transport begins tomorrow; but strictly for e-auctioned ore!
07 January 2016 21:40 IST
After over a month, the mining trucks will start operating the iron ore of Sesa Goa from tomorrow, but only the e-auctioned ore. READ
Goa's miners approach Modi for export duty exemption
07 January 2016 20:30 IST
Mineral ore exporters body from Goa has approached the PMO seeking removal of export duty on iron ore, saying it will help in higher revenues of $750 million a year. READ
Striking truckers begin talks with Sesa, CM goes tough
06 January 2016 23:37 IST
Wheels of talks have started moving between the striking truck owners and Sesa Goa on the issue of transportation rates based on the formula suggested by the government. READ
