Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act No. 67 of 1957), the State Government hereby makes the following rules for regulating the grant of quarry licence, mining lease and other mineral concessions in respect of minor …
The Mines Ministry has decided to impose a penalty of up to Rs.500,000 on those who violate provisions of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2017. The ministry has notified the new rules which will be supersede Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988. It had a provision of fine of Rs.50,000, …
Hubballi: The public hearing on Kappatagudda, organized by the district administration, received a huge response from students, farmers, seers, environmentalists, activists and social organizations in Dambal village, Gadag district, on Monday. Though 68 people had requested time to share their opinion, the administration could allow only 35. Except one, all …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Manoj Kumar Banara & Others Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 05/01/2017 regarding diversion of 1419.95 ha of of forest land for the purpose of iron ore based industries at Jakhapura (Near Daitari) in Cuttack …
An Act to reform the law on regulation and management of mining activities in the country for long term development of mining sector, building global value chain, ensuring broad-based ownership, achieving economy of scale of mines, enhancing transparency and accountability, and ensure environment-friendly and socially responsible mining.
Mining is a central pillar of Senegal’s economy and is expected to play a significant role in the country’s continued social and economic development. On the legislative and policy front, strides have been made in recent years to strengthen governance in the sector. In 2013 Senegal became a candidate country …
A court-appointed amicus curiae in the suo motu PIL proceedings examining the fairness of procedure in allotting 77 beach sand-mining licences involving extraction of rare atomic minerals worth thousands of crores of rupee has submitted its status report seeking interim directions from the court. Following this, the first bench of …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Illegal Mining of Iron Ore and Manganese, 17/11/2016. As per section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957, State Governments have been empowered to make rules for preventing illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals. However based on the …
Adopting technologies and practices that can help make surface mining more environmentally sustainable was the focus of a two-day national seminar hosted by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India. The seminar, which was organised at the Neyveli Learning and Development Centre, as part of NLC’s ongoing diamond jubilee celebrations, also …
Panaji: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Thursday, issued notices to 12 mining lease holders (holding 24 mining leases), based on an application challenging their operations. Green NGO, Goa Foundation, along with Shankar Jog, in an application filed before the NGT, raised a query whether the 12 mining lease holders …
KOCHI: People of Manakkamala hill, who have been fighting the mining mafia for the past several months are hoping for a favourable verdict from the National Green Tribunal. The NGT is expected to give its verdict on Monday . The dark damp cave on the top of Manakkamala hill that …
A Human Rights Watch report on the mining industry in Malawi has revealed that rights of people in communities close to mining sites are being hugely violated. The report titled “They Destroyed Everything Mining and Human Right in Malawi" says it has always been difficult for the community members to …
Some overseas investors refuse to be part of roadshows, citing environment risks The central government, which is struggling to meet the disinvestment target, has to surmount one more challenge. According to sources, several big-ticket foreign funds are refusing to participate in the disinvestment drive in mining and related companies, citing …
MECL will conduct the study in Godavari valley. Visakhapatnam: Union ministry of coal accorded permission to Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) for a detailed exploration of the Godavari valley region to ascertain the volume and quality of the coal reserves. In a preliminary regional exploration done by MECL, these reserves …
A World Bank report examining how the transition to a ‘blue economy’ for Caribbean countries could not only generate growth, but also help countries to gain greater resilience to external shocks by better preserving the ocean.
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Others Vs State of Karnataka & Others dated 01/09/2016 regarding differential pricing mechanism adopted by NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) for the iron ore sold in the e-auction in the State of Karnataka.
A damning report on impact study of flora and fauna for diamond mining by Rio Tinto, the MNC that has decided to wrap up its Bunder project in Chhatarpur, had stated "direct impact of bore holes drilling activities on wildlife habitat and major fauna existing at the project site." The …
The Ministry of Mines has prepared the draft rules named “The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2016” under section 18 of the MMDR Act, 1957, for the conservation and systematic development of minerals and for the protection of environment and for purposes connected therewith.
The proposal would pave way for export of surplus high-grade iron ore (with over 58% iron content) in Odisha and Jharkhand I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Piyush Goyal Mines ministry is awaiting steel ministry’s response on a proposal to remove 30 per cent export duty on …
Panaji: Considering the file records of the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF), the Supreme Court (SC) has held that an approval was given to Talaulicar & Sons Pvt Ltd for mining activity in Saniem-Sacorda in 2007 without complying with the various requirements under the Environment Protection Act, including …
