Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
Idea thrown open by NITI Aayog, who proposed a unified tax regime for the industry, where all royalties, levies, duties and taxes will be subsumed into GST PANJIM: In a bid to give relief to the iron ore mining industry, reeling under the burden of double taxation, the proposed National …
It conducted a workshop focused on environmental and forest issues, National Mineral Policy, different aspects of statutory clearances Realising the need to balance development of mining with environment protection, the raw materials division of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) organised a one-day workshop in Kolkata last Saturday. The workshop …
In a major setback to mining companies indulged in illegal extraction of iron and manganese ore in Odisha since 2001, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cracked the whip and directed them to pay a compensation of about Rs.17,576 crore. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta ruled …
It will investigate the role of public servants in undue favours to private firms In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to widen its probe into Coalgate, covering allegations that the delay in tabling of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2008, in …
Tells Supreme Court system was not transparent The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has widened its probe in the coal block allocation scam to cover the delay in introduction of bidding. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had continued with allocation of blocks through the screening committee route, as the …
SHILLONG: The Union Ministry of Mines has enunciated the National Mineral Policy 2008, which seeks to develop a sustainable framework for optimum utilization of the country’s natural mineral resources for the industrial growth in the country, and at the same time improving the life of people living in the mining …
New Delhi Keen to stay clear of the minefield of scandals and lawsuits, the Union mines ministry has asked the attorney general (AG) whether mining lease applications can be disposed of under the first-come-first-served (FCFS) policy, until upcoming legislation makes auction mandatory. The ministry's concern is that granting mineral concessions …
PANJIM: Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Thursday said that State Mining Policy will be enacted soon after Centre passes Mines and Minerals Development Regulation (MMDR) bill 2011, during ongoing Parliament session. Addressing the conference on ‘Sustainable Mining Practices’ Kamat said that State’s draft mining policy 2008 was on hold, for possible …
Auction to be restricted to subsequent stages of prospecting and mining leases The government will offer exploration of deep-seated minerals on a first-come, first-served basis rather than by an auction to make the high-risk, high-investment sector attractive for private players. The mining ministry wants to restrict bidding to only prospecting …
Rahul Mazumdar The mining sector in India constitutes the bedrock of industrial development as it provides the basic raw materials for most industries. During 2005-10, the mining industry registered a growth of 5.7%, thereby supporting the critical raw material requirements of the country. With the support of the mining industry, …
The draft Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2010, which proposes to replace the existing law that has existed since 1957, has some welcome and much-needed features to check the scourge of illegal mining, ensure that the industry is less destructive of the environment, and includes all stakeholders in …
Differences between the law and mines ministries have widened on the issue of allowing mineral exports (of iron ore), with the law ministry demanding changes in the draft Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Bill 2010 to ensure conservation of minerals. So much so that Veerappa Moily
Pointing out that the current export duty was grossly inadequate to contain rising export of iron ore from the country, steel minister Virbhadra Singh has sought the Prime Minister
THE GROUND REALITY IN THE METALS SECTOR IS THAT THE MARKET IS REGIONALLY UNDERDEVELOPED, BACKWARD AND LAGGING IN INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY JAIDEEP MISHRA THERE
Rishi Raj, KG Narendranath New Delhi: In a move that could fast track multimillion-dollar investments in the mineral sector, the Union steel ministry has proposed that licensing the mining of all strategic minerals
Lamenting that undue delays in allotting captive iron ore mines to steel companies were dissuading them from going full throttle on capacity expansion, the Steel Ministry has asked the Mines Ministry to adequately equip the empowered committee to accord prior approval for mineral concessions on behalf of the Central government. …
THE government proposes to operationalise the much-awaited National Mineral Policy early next year. Union minister for mines BK Handique on Monday said that the amendments to Mines and Minerals (development and regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) will be introduced in Parliament by the winter session. Amendments to the Act is …
By Vijesh Kamath, DH News Service, Bangalore: The State government has notified the Karnataka Mineral Policy-2008, which in effect will open the doors for fresh licenses and renewal of existing ones. Soon after coming to power and acting on allegation of irregularities in grant of licenses, Chief Minister B S …
