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 …
The Sasubohumali bauxite mine in Rayagada district has an estimated reserve of 81 million tonne bauxite After securing the Karlapat bauxite mine in favour of Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), the state government has moved the Union mines ministry to reserve yet another bauxite deposit - Sasubohumali mine in the name …
If the Centre's latest move falls in place, SAIL is most likely to replace its smaller rival RINL as the equity partner The ultra mega steel project proposed in Odisha has got a fresh twist with the Union ministry of steel proposing maharatna firm Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) …
India's top iron ore producing state is likely to renew the licences of 18 iron ore mines shut since last year, a state official said on Saturday, in a boost for local steel producers. A panel of senior government officials in Odisha state has recommended the reopening of the mines, …
At the last review meeting held here on the ultra-mega steel plant, it was decided that both NMDC and OMC would have 50% equity each Steel PSU Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) has evinced interest to pick up equity in the ultra-mega steel project in Odisha originally proposed to be …
In view of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Ordinance, 2015, of the Centre, the Eastern Zone Mining Association (EZMA), a mine owners' lobby, on Tuesday demanded that the state government resume operation of 18 mines. The mines were closed following Supreme Court's order on May 16, 2014. The …
The modification allows all operating mines to obtain clearance for entire forest area before January 31, 2016, extending the earlier deadline by a year A recent modification in the guidelines of Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) about obtaining clearance for entire forest area in a mining …
There are 111 mining lease holders against whom NPV is outstanding as demanded in pursuance of CEC order Public sector steel giant Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), state controlled miner Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) are in the list of 111 miners saddled with NPV …
The leases include four held by Tata Steel, three by SAIL and one by Odisha Mining Corp The eight iron ore and manganese mines, which are running on the basis of express orders of the state government pending their lease renewal, have been asked to obtain all statutory clearances and …
Meet likely to take stock of action on Shah panel report The state task force on mining to meet tomorrow is likely to take a call on the fate of 18 iron ore and manganese mines awaiting express orders to restart operations. These mine leases are off operations since the …
These mines awaiting second and subsequent renewal are under temporary closure and are awaiting express orders of the state government to restart operations The state government on Thursday will take a call on the fate of 18 iron ore and manganese mines which are off operation since the May 16 …
Announcing its mineral-linkage policy, the Odisha government has entrusted the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), a state government-owned company, to act as a nodal agency to ensure long-term raw material linkages to steel and ferro-alloy industries coming up in the state. State chief secretary GC Pati said the government has put …
Mines minister assures to consider demand for taxing super normal profits The central mines ministry has assured to take steps for expediting forest and environment clearances for mines in Odisha. “We raised the issue of pending forest and environment clearances for mines in Odisha. The Union minister has assured that …
Shah panel report finds big miners like Tata Steel, Essel Mining operating in eco-sensitive zone The Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) today started scrutiny of data and information available with mines lease holders regarding mineral output and other clearances and matched it with the government records. “They are …
Odisha submits all documents sought by the enquiry panel The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, will conduct hearing on illegal mining activities in Odisha from August 5 onwards at New Delhi, according to a notice received by the state government. CEC has asked the state officials …
The team will verify the allegations pertaining to violation of Rule 37 of MCR -1960 during their field visit A team of the Supreme Court (SC) appointed central empowered committee (CEC) would embark on a four-day visit to Odisha starting July 12 to conduct field verification of some iron ore …
BHUBANESWAR: The steel ministry's move to rekindle its idea of ultra mega steel plants through the most profitable company under its charge could thwart Anglo-Australian firm Rio Tinto's nearly two-decade old plans to develop a large iron ore mine in India. The ministry has suggested that National Mineral Development Corporation …
At least 5 mn tonne of ore is stacked at various sites of AMTC and KJS Ahluwalia group mines because of Supreme Court suspension order The Odisha directorate of mines has sent a recommendation to the state steel and mines department to allow transportation of iron ore from 18 of …
The court order assumes significance as the mine with chrome ore reserves in excess of 85 mn tonnes sought third renewal of the said mine In a major blow to Tata Steel, the Orissa High Court ordered the local government to restrain from allocating Sukinda chromite deposits to the private …
The state mines department has set an internal timeline to restart operation at 18 more mines, which were closed by the Supreme Court order, pending second and third renewal of their lease terms, by the end of July next. These mines were operating under deemed lease extension clause of the …
Committee will meet members of 25 mining firms today A Supreme Court appointed panel arrived in Bhubaneshwar to meet state officials and representatives from the mining industry, to investigate charges of illegalities in iron-ore and manganese mining. The panel's final report to be submitted before 30 July could have a …
