Damodar Mangalji to face inspection for illegal mining
16 June 2012 21:21 IST
Goa Mines and Geology Department has decided to inspect an iron ore mine in the state's Sattari taluka on Monday, which was suspected of funneling illegally extracted ore, a top official said. READ
"Politicians in mining biz spoiled industry reputation"
15 June 2012 22:03 IST
Politicians from Goa who have entered the mining business often display little interest in working responsibly or even obeying the law, an international human rights watch organisation has said in its report. READ
Monsoon brings mining to a halt
11 June 2012 12:57 IST
With the onset of monsoons, the iron ore mining business in Goa has come to a standstill with only lumpy ore being transported from the sites to ports. READ
Mining buffer zone report on 31 May
16 May 2012 19:00 IST
The crucial report on buffer zones around Goas wildlife sanctuaries, which will decide the fate of half of state's mining leases, will be submitted to the state government on May 31, officials said today. READ
Notices issued to 8 mines for overloading
12 May 2012 12:26 IST
Goa Mines and Geology Department today issued notices to eight mining firms for violating the norms under the Mines Act by overloading trucks with iron ore in Cauvrem and Rivona areas, a mineral rich-belt in ... READ
Buffer zone to wipe out half of the mines
09 May 2012 12:22 IST Almost half of Goa's mining leases stand on the brink of closure as the state Forest Department is all set to submit its final report on May 12 demarcating the buffer zone in the state. READ
Sale permit made mandatory for ore trade
07 May 2012 23:41 IST
In a bid to avoid use of illegally extracted iron ore by the domestic industry, Goa Mines and Geology department has made it mandatory to have `sale permit' for the ore traded within the state. ... READ
CM plans to grant new mining leases with public knowledge
04 May 2012 20:33 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar plans to change the system of granting mining leases when they expire. READ
Laterite mining racket busted
01 May 2012 23:36 IST
Several trucks and machinery were confiscated at the land acquired by Goa government to set up a sports city here for National Games 2014, busting an illegal mining racket on government land, police said. READ
Quarry licences suspended suspecting ore extraction
27 April 2012 20:17 IST
Mines department today suspended licences of all the quarry mines, in order to stop illegal mining of iron ore. READ
