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Goa News |Economy | Mining

Saturday 22 August 2026

News Analysed, Opinions Expressed

Economy | Mining

Shut all mines & book all illegal miners, demand citizens

Alert citizens of Goa have demanded that all illegal mining leases be immediately cancelled and Rs 35,000 crore be recovered from the mining thieves. READ

Govt suspends all mining operations in Goa

Goa government today issued a notification asking all the 90 mines to suspend operations with immediate effect. READ

Shah Comn recommends cases against mine owners & recovery of Rs 35,000 Cr

Justice M B Shah Commission has strongly recommended that criminal cases be filed against all the mine owners involved in illegal encroachment of land and extraction of iron ore, while also recovering the total cost ... READ

Govt assures to shut down illegal mines; but only after scrutiny

Goa government is planning to cancel leases of mines with serious irregularities, but on case-to-case basis, after scrutinising the leases thoroughly. READ

FIR against Digambar & Rane as mines ministers, not CMs

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has decided to file a First Information Report against two former Congress chief ministers – Digambar Kamat and Pratapsing Rane – for their alleged involved in illegal mining. READ

Goa to implement most recommendations of Shah Comn: CM

Goa government has decided to implement all the recommendations in the Justice MB Shah Commission's report, which was tabled in the Parliament. READ

File FIR against Digambar, demands BJP

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded that First Information Report be filed against former Congress minister Digambar Kamat, who has been indicted in Shah Commission report on illegal mining in Goa. READ

33 mines illegal, all mines without approval: Shah Comn

A judicial commission's inquiry into the illegal mining in Goa has revealed that 33 mines in the state were operating within one kilometer of a national park, sanctuary or protected areas without permission. READ

Nod from Centre made must to lift dumps

Goa government’s proposal to allow export of iron ore rejects (dumps) piled across the mining belt may get delayed with the central government making it mandatory for the state to consult union Mines Ministry before ... READ

Shah Comn indicts Digambar in illegal mining

A Centre-appointed judicial commission has slammed former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat for not acting against illegalities in the mining sector despite knowing about them. READ