Iron ore income more than ecological damage?
31 December 2010 18:03 IST
Countering criticism that Goa is paying a heavy price by promoting the iron ore industry, the state government today came out with a report that said the benefits of the booming industry far outweigh environmental ... READ
Goa mining policy awaiting central regulation
10 December 2010 21:35 IST
Goa mine owners will have to wait for more time to get clearance for additional mining leases and renewals as the state government has further delayed the formation of mining policy. READ
Authorities fail to act against illegal mining: Sesa
04 September 2010 17:32 IST
A senior official of a private mining firm today said various issues crop up while stalling the illegal mining trade in Goa. READ
Over half of mines near water bodies: Govt
04 August 2010 19:51 IST
More than half of Goa's mining leases are close to rivers and water bodies and three are next to a major dam, the State Asseer mbly was told today. READ
House Com recommends CBI probe into illegal mining
21 July 2010 19:11 IST Goa Legislative Assembly’s ad hoc committee on mining has recommended that a central agency like Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should probe into illegal mining activity. READ
Where is China ban, asks Sesa Goa
21 April 2010 23:48 IST Downplaying the apprehensions of China banning low quality iron ore, Vedanta Resources group firm, Sesa Goa today said that they have not come across any notification speaking of restrain or ban. READ
Goa's mining to hit severely due to China ban
09 April 2010 21:19 IST China banning low grade iron ore is expected to hit Goa’s mining industry severely. Goa’s 70 per cent ore exports are having ore content below 60 per cent. READ
China bans low grade iron ore import
09 April 2010 20:41 IST
China's iron ore trading association has banned its members from importing ore with a less than 60 percent iron content, three trade sources said on Thursday. READ
Mining policy by mid-March: Digambar
23 February 2010 23:14 IST
Goa government has decided to rush through the mining policy by mid-March. READ
Centre imposes moratorium on new mining proposals
22 February 2010 21:52 IST
The central government has decided not to issue environmental clearance to any new mining proposal until Goa government finalises its mining policy. READ
