Ore-transporting truck set on fire as idle truck owners block the road
04 December 2015 23:09 IST
The mining agitation of idle mining-truck owners took an ugly turn today as one of the trucks transporting the iron ore of Sesa Sterile was set on fire by ‘unknown persons’ at Surla. READ
Goa miners worried as ore prices dip further
04 December 2015 15:01 IST
When the Supreme Court allowed mines in Goa to reopen after a gap of three years, hopes were high. READ
Goa Govt is batting on the side of looting miners: AAP
02 December 2015 21:06 IST
Goa’s Aam Aadmi Party has shot back at Goa government, stating that it is batting on the side of the mining lobby, who has actually looted Goa to the tune of Rs 35,000 crore. ... READ
Goa Govt blasts Goa Foundation, blames of creating eco-unrest
01 December 2015 22:12 IST
Goa government has literally blasted Goa Foundation for challenging 88 mining leases, alleging that the organisation led by Dr Claude Alvares has an agenda to create unrest in Goan economy. READ
SC issues notices to Goa Govt and mining Cos for lease renewals
17 November 2015 15:59 IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Goa government and several mining lessees in the state after the non-profit Goa Foundation questioned the renewal of 89 mining leases. READ
Mining Cos destroying Mayem lake and fields, allege striking farmers
16 November 2015 23:00 IST
The barge owners and truck owners were paid compensation after mining was banned since 2012, but not the farmers whose fields are destroyed by the mining companies. READ
SC refuses to stay mining lease renewals, hearing continues
07 November 2015 13:28 IST
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday refused to direct the Goa government to maintain status quo with regard to the renewal of 88 mining leases, including that of Vedanta Ltd (erstwhile Sesa Sterlite), in the ... READ
Vedanta threatens to shut down mining in Goa
31 October 2015 20:23 IST
Vedanta Limited has threatened to ‘close-down’ its mining activities in Goa citing violent attacks against its employees by truck owners who have brought operations to a standstill. READ
Ore export a loss even with 10% export duty: Goa miners
21 October 2015 16:49 IST
The export-oriented iron ore mining industry in Goa has urged the government to remove the export duty on the ore and special permission to dump wastes outside the mines. READ
Goa restarts exporting ore to China, promises to make it duty-free
19 October 2015 19:00 IST
After a gap of three long years, Goa today exported first consignment of iron ore to China, of 57 grade, at a mere price of USD 40 per tonne. READ
