PAC to probe into illegal mining
11 August 2011 12:49 IST
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) constituted by the Goa Legislative Assembly will now probe into the increasing illegal mining activities, carried out at the cost of forest cover in state’s iron-ore rich rural belt. READ
MPT appeals not to export illegal iron ore
05 August 2011 11:05 IST
After being named in the Karnataka Lokayukta report, the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) in Goa, has appealed Iron Ore exporters to help it from being used for illegal exports. READ
Monitoring Com to review safety measures at mines
26 July 2011 15:05 IST
The Goa government has set up a high-level monitoring committee for reviewing the safety measures at all the 100-odd mining sites in the state. READ
Mines told to take precautions after two mishaps
22 July 2011 22:42 IST
Following two mining mishaps, the Mines and Geology Department has asked all the 100-odd mines in Goa to take adequate precautions considering heavy rains in the state. READ
Draft forest policy silent on mining
04 May 2011 22:09 IST
Goa's draft forest policy is entirely silent on the regulation of iron ore mining within the wildlife sanctuaries and forest areas. READ
Sattarikar force closure of mine
16 April 2011 18:38 IST
Chowgule & Company, one of Goa's oldest mining firms, was yesterday asked by the state government to stop operations at its mining site in Gawanem village in Sattari taluka for allegedly violating environmental norms. READ
Ramdev's party to take up anti-mining campaign
21 March 2011 19:19 IST
Bharat Swabhiman Trust (BST), supported by Yoga guru Swami Ramdev, has decided to take up the anti-mining campaign in Goa by bringing activists under one banner. READ
Villagers force closure of Caurem mine
02 March 2011 20:11 IST
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has ordered sealing of a mine in south Goa village after local tribals staged protests and laid siege to various government offices, fearing mining on a sacred mountain ... READ
Special staff to monitor illegal mining
01 February 2011 12:51 ISTAfter facing flack for shielding illegal mining in Goa, the state government has decided to specially appoint staff on each mining site to collect factual data on ore extraction. READ
Ore exports may dip by 10%
13 January 2011 14:13 IST
Ban on transportation of iron ore from the neighbouring Karnataka and the truckers' strike in Goa is worrying the mining industry in the state as these factors might downscale the exports of iron ore for ... READ
