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 …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Mines in Forest Area, 09/08/2016. Details of Mining projects for different minerals approved for diversion of forest land from 1980 to July, 2016 in the country is at Annexure –I. The production /extraction of metals from the mines damages dense forest. In lieu of …
KOZHIKODE: For securing environmental clearance for the controversial Chakkittapara iron ore mining project, Karnataka-based mining major, MSPL Ltd has furnished incorrect and misleading information in its application to the ministry of environment and forest (MoEF). In a letter to the MoEF in March 2016, the company has stated that that …
The government expects to bid out at least 70 mineral blocks by March next year, including 21mines that did not get the required response from bidders. It has asked states to alter clauses that deterred mining firms from bidding for mines, including diamond and gold blocks, after holding consultations with …
Mines Ministry has asked the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to provide the exploration data of areas where the occurrence of atomic minerals is less than the threshold value to expedite auction of such blocks. The recently unveiled Atomic Mineral Concession Rules (AMCR) 2016 stipulates reserving all BSM (Beach Sand …
The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat has prepared the draft rules named, "The Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016" for the provisions relating to grant and regulation of mineral concessions of minor mineral under section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat has prepared the draft rules named, "The Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2016" for the provisions relating to prevention of illegal mining and transportation and storage of mineral under section 23C of the Mines and Minerals …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Talaulicar & Sons P. Ltd. Vs Union of India & Others dated 12/07/2016 regarding mining operations by Saniem Sacorda Iron Ore Mine even after the expiry of environmental clearance.
The Anil Agarwal-owned conglomerate to invest $1 bn in Africa Anil Agarwal, chairman, Vedanta Resources, at Gamsberg Zinc Project at Black Mountain Mining in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa The Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta group was at the forefront of striking business deals during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit …
PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday mooted the idea of converting exhausted mining pits into environmental projects. "The deserted (exhausted) mining pits should be converted into hospitality or environmental projects (and) then we will be able to balance the environment," he told reporters here. The Chief Minister planted …
Bhubaneswar The Centre on Thursday asked the state government to expedite the process of auctioning mines as Odisha is far behind other mineral-bearing states. "We have asked the state government to auction more blocks. The chief secretary has assured us of initiating the auction process of at least two blocks …
Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) (hereinafter referred to as the said notification) directions has been given on …
Paves way for auction of 100 blocks; analysts say global players like Rio Tinto and BHP will be attracted The Cabinet has overhauled India's mineral exploration policy to accelerate the development of the country's untapped reserves of iron ore, gold, diamonds, limestone, tungsten and other minerals by luring private participation …
Rs 2,116 crore would be required over five years to implement the policy The Cabinet approved a National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP). This will allow auction of 100 prospective mineral blocks. The government now expects to attract the private sector in exploration, beside strengthening state-run Geological Survey of India (GSI), …
In order to provide relief to affected people in mining areas, the state government has decided to constitute a Himachal Pradesh district mineral foundation trust, which will ensure development and preservation of mining-affected areas. Crores of rupees will be available for the welfare of people and development of such areas. …
In a bid to attract private investments including foreign direct investment into the business of mineral exploration, the government cleared a new National Mineral Exploration Policy (NEMP). It policy allows for making the basic geoscience data, a pre-requisite for investments in the sector, to be made publicly available The Union …
DESPITE claims of the State Government that poverty has gone down in Odisha because of successful implementation of different welfare programmes, 32.59 per cent of the State’s population remains below the poverty line (BPL), which is one of the highest figures in the country. More than half of the districts …
Jaipur: A day after granting permission to 6,600 mines for continuing their activities till July 5, vacation bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rolled back its decision on Tuesday. Case will now be taken up by the regular bench of NGT. Fervour that spread among the mine owners proved …
Large green patches, apart from recorded forests, to get protection. Clarity to help industry In a move that is expected to have far-reaching consequences for protection of forests while ensuring ease of doing business for mining sector, realty sector and industry, the Union environment ministry has defined what constitutes a …
Keonjhar: A lion's share of funds from District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trust will be utilized for development of mining-affected areas in Keonjhar district. The second governing body meeting of the DMF trust was recently held at Keonjhar collectorate. Presiding over the meeting, collector (Keonjhar) N Thirumala Nayak revealed that Rs …
The government plans to auction as many as 25 mines minerals such as iron ore, gold, bauxite and limestone by August this year. So far, the mineral-bearing states have put under the hammer 47 mineral blocks, of which six have been sold, garnering a revenue, including royalty, DMF and NMET …
