Sesa begins mining in Liberia; 15 MT target for Goa
26 April 2012 23:04 IST
Vedanta group firm Sesa Goa will begin exploration at its Liberian iron ore project, later this week, that is estimated to hold reserves of over 1 billion tonnes, a top company official said. READ
Mining policy to deal with ravaged agriculture
26 April 2012 12:14 IST
Indications are that the mining policy, which is likely to be ready by May end, may dwell upon the critical issues faced by the non-mining community which is on the edge due to flagrant extraction ... READ
Sesa, Lithoferro mines to be shut for polluting rivers
23 April 2012 22:44 IST
Goa administration has ordered the shutting down of two mines owned by Sesa Goa and Lithoferro for allegedly polluting a rivulet at Advalpal village, 50km from here. READ
Miners told to file daily reports of operations
18 April 2012 12:35 IST
The Mines and Geology Department in Goa has issued orders to the mining firms in the state to provide details of their daily operations, thereby making it easy for the government to keep a tab ... READ
Only 40% apply for mining licence
17 April 2012 23:12 IST
Only 40 per cent iron ore traders have applied afresh for mining licence. READ
No iron ore shipment without exporters' NOC
11 April 2012 22:52 IST
In a bid to contain illegal exports from Goa, the State Mines and Geology department has ordered that no objection certificates (NOCs) should be taken from exporters, before iron ore is laden in ships anchored ... READ
Contempt notice against Sesa Goa
10 April 2012 11:42 IST
The Goa Bench of Bombay High Court today issued a contempt notice to Sesa Goa for allegedly violating its order on the transport of iron ore. READ
Govt to brief Shah Commission on action against illegal mining
09 April 2012 22:35 IST
Goa Government will submit details of action taken against the iron ore traders to Justice M B Shah Commission, probing illegal mining in the state. READ
Pollution Control Board issues notices to 40 mining firms
06 April 2012 20:06 IST
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued show-cause notices to 40 mining firms for allegedly extracting ore much beyond permissible limit. READ
Turbulence in Goa & Karn slashes iron ore exports by 30%
05 April 2012 19:46 IST
The turbulence in the mining sector has forced country's biggest iron ore exporting port in Goa to face a export cut of almost 30 per cent for financial year 2011-12. READ
