Bengal govt clears land ceiling hurdle
The West Bengal Government on Tuesday cleared the land ceiling hurdle faced by JSW Steel in setting up the proposed three million tonnes integrated steel plant at Salboni in West Bengal. Land was considered
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JSPL in race for Mongolia's coal mine
Ishita Ayan Dutt / Kolkata October 27, 2009, 0:46 IST Naveen Jindal-controlled Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) is in the race for Mongolia
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Centre’s aid sought to tackle power crisis
Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje has sought intervention of the Union Government to tackle the power crisis in the State. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Karandlaje said the Centre should take steps for supply of coal to Karnataka through alternative routes. Coal supply from Singareni Collieries has come to a standstill due to the Telangana stir in Andhra Pradesh.
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Selection of developer for Bhedabahal UMPP by Jan 2014
Odisha Integrated Power Ltd will conduct bidding process for selecting developer for first 4,000 MW The Union power ministry has decided to complete the process of bidding and award of projects for the Bhedabahal (Odisha) and Cheyyur (Tamil Nadu) ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) by January next year.
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Villagers denounce public hearing on setting up coal mines in Chhattisgarh
Youth arrived in SUVs to take part in the hearing for supporting the Jindal project Young men – some locals and some from far-flung areas – arrived in hundreds of SUVs to demand setting up of Jindal’s coal mines in Tiklirampur on Wednesday. Some of them told The Hindu that they were asked by employees and contractors of Jindal Group to participate in the public hearing for environment clearance.
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A public hearing in Tamnar today against the public
It is an exercise by State government to hand over 350 hectare of land to JSPL Standing on the edge of a monstrous, black gorge, 72-year-old Kaniram, a Birhor tribal, stretched his left hand to point at the mud thatched house that he had in the hill slope. However, one could only see waves of unending charcoal coloured hills in the backdrop.
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SAIL-led group hopes to dig into Afghan mines
Steel plantA consortium of leading Indian steel and iron ore producers, led by Steel Authority of India (SAIL), today said it was hopeful of getting selected as the preferred bidder for Afghanistan's Hajigak iron ore deposits.
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Mining ban unlikely to hit JSW Steel
Steelmaker can access alternate source from 25 million-tonne unsold inventory and NMDC The Supreme Court’s decision to extend suspension of mining in Chitradurga and Tumkur, along with the similar deferment
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Jindal status report sought
<p> Calcutta, July 26: The Bengal government has sought a status report from the Jindals on their proposed steel plant at Salboni in West Midnapore.</p> <p> “We have asked them to submit a status
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Yeddyurappa challenges Lokayukta report in HC
Outgoing Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa today moved the Karnataka High Court for quashing the Lokayukta’s report which indicted him in the illegal mining case that eventually cost his job. In his petition,
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Is Yeddy the First Canary in the Mine of Corruption?
Santosh Hegde indicts JSW, Adani and NMDC in the brazen loot of natural resources Iron ore is a dark, dirty mineral usually found in inhospitable terrain, and under baking hot conditions. The process
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Parliamentary panel seeks report on mines status
Committee had recently visited the state to take stock of mitigation measures taken to prevent environmental degradation A Parliamentary Standing committee on science & technology and forest & environment has sought a report from the Odisha government on status of all working and non-working mines in the state.
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Green Nod for 50 Coal Blocks of 33 Cos Soon
The government is likely to give final forest clearance to 50 coal blocks soon, bringing relief to companies such as Jindal Steel & Power, Reliance Power, Monnet Ispat, SAIL, NTPC and Hindalco Industries. The coal blocks, owned by thirtyodd companies, hold reserves of at least 6,700 million tonnes. Last week, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told an inter-ministerial panel that he would cons
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CAG: Hole in exchequer; Govt: Process questionable
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has estimated windfall gains of Rs 1.86 lakh crore to over 90 private companies that were allocated captive coal blocks between 2004 and 2009 in an allegedly non-transparent
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More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh
R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss In yet another case of a state government asserting its right on natural resources, Madhya Pradesh is set to issue notices imposing a new environmental benefit-sharing levy on mining companies operating in the state. This could spell more trouble for captive coal mine operators, already grappling with issues of green clearances.
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Mine lease renewal hits forest diversion hurdle
Forest diversion cases apply to 55 out of 59 working mines in state; these 55 lessees have achieved only partial diversion of their leasehold area Renewal of mining leases in Odisha is now fraught with a tough challenge following issue of new guidelines by Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF), making it compulsory for miners to obtain full forest diversion.
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Coal Ministry slaps show cause notices on 12 firms
On the day when Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered two new FIRs in the Coalgate scam, the Coal Ministry on Tuesday slapped show cause notices on 12 firms including state-owned NTPC, SAIL
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Licences of idle coal blocks to be scrapped
Jamshedpur The coal ministry will soon cancel licences of those who were allotted coal blocks but haven't taken steps to begin production. Speaking to newspersons here on Wednesday after accepting the Michael John Gold Medal jointly from Tata Steel managing director H M Nerurkar and Tata Workers
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Apex court asks panel to probe allegations against Adani, JSW
The Supreme Court on Friday asked its expert panel, the Central Empowered Committee, to look into allegations of illegalities -- including bribing Government officials -- levelled against Adani Enterprises
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Jindal deadline
Calcutta, Jan. 6: The Bengal government has told the Jindals to formally inform the WBIDC by Wednesday when the company can start work on the Salboni steel-and-power project. Jindal representatives today