Env clearance a must for dump exports: Centre
18 July 2012 10:51 IST
In what can derail Goa government's move to allow handling of mining rejects, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has said the environmental clearance (EC) is mandatory before allowing these dumps to be ... READ
No illegal mining, only illegal ore handing & exports: CM
16 July 2012 13:14 IST
There is no illegal mining, only illegal ore handling, dump handling and exports, said chief minister Manohar Parrikar today in the Assembly. READ
Sesa closing 2 plants in Goa due to ore shortage
13 July 2012 12:11 IST
Sesa Goa Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta group, has decided to shut down operation of its two plants in Goa owing to scarcity of iron ore supply as the transportation of ore has been banned ... READ
Mining policy in ongoing session
12 July 2012 21:53 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is all set to table the state's mining policy on the floor of the House during the four-week moonsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, beginning today. READ
Mashelkar Com moots 25MT cap on mining
12 July 2012 18:20 IST
A committee of experts constituted by the Goa government has recommended a cap on extraction of iron ore in the coastal state to 20-25 million metric tonnes (MMT), which is almost half the existing exports. ... READ
Mining rejects around Selaulim told to be cleared
12 July 2012 13:17 IST
Water supplies minister Sudin Dhawalikar has instructed mines as well as forest and environment departments to immediately clear all the mining rejects close to Selaulim water reservoir. READ
High ore content restricts Selaulim drinking water supply
10 July 2012 19:10 IST
PWD has restricted water supply of Selaulim due to high content of managanese being found in potable water. READ
CM to crackdown on illegallity, but supports mining
08 July 2012 12:54 IST
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday asserted that he was determined to crack down on illegal mining activity in his state. READ
Digambar 'thinks' Arvind not involved in mining scam
08 July 2012 12:45 IST
Goa's former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today evaded queries about Arvind Lolienkar, who headed the mines department during his regime and currently facing charge-sheet for illegalities in the mining sector. READ
Centre for Env clearance to move ore dumps
08 July 2012 12:41 IST
The Union Mines Ministry has asked the Goa government to make it mandatory for the mine owners to procure environment clearance (EC) certificates, for moving the ore dumps (rejects) that are scattered across the state. READ
