Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Singh Jindalpuria, S/o Surjeet Singh Village Jindalpur, District Fatehgarh Vs State of Punjab dated 10/11/2021. Grievance in the application is against illegal mining at village Bhallmajra, near Chanarthal, a border village of district Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab in connivance with the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of H. S. Khatana Vs State of Haryana dated 10/11/2021. Grievance in the application is against illegal mining in private and panchayat land to the detriment of the environment at village Rithoj, district Gurugram, Haryana. It is stated that mining is …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Rajendra Singh Chouhan Vs Secretary, Environment, Forest Respondent(s) and Climate Change & Others dated 08/11/2021. Issues raised in this application are illegal mining and illegal stone crushing activities in the lease area no. 29/98 in village …
Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on 3rd November, 2021 to amend the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 [MCDR]. The MCDR have been framed under section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act] to provide rules …
The Ministry of Mines On November 02, 2021 has issued the Mineral (Auction) Third Amendment Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mineral (Auction) rules 2015. The following amendments have been made: In rule 6, which specifies Eligibility of Mining Lease, In sub-rule (3) the following Explanation has been Inserted, namely: …
Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend The Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession Rules, 2016 [MCR, 2016]. Extensive amendments have been made in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Amendment) …
The Department of Mines and Minerals (Assam) vide notification dated November 01, 2021 has issued the Assam Minor Mineral concession (Amendment) Rules, 2021. The amendment prescribes the rates at which Royalties shall be paid when minor minerals are used or consumed by Government Agencies. Urban local bodies shall collect Royalty …
Objections filed by M/s Royal Sand and Gravels Pvt. Ltd. (Palakkad, Kerala) to the report and status report of the work done by the Joint Committee dated 29/10/2021. The quarry site, in order to be readied for commencing quarrying operations had to be cleared of all over burden/topsoil from the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Shivdani Paswan Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 22/10/2021. The matter related to stay on the auction of sand blocks and granting any mining lease in Bihar till a proper, scientific and legally valid district …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 21/10/2021. The appeal has been preferred against order, September 17, 2021 - granting Environmental Clearance (EC) by SEIAA, Uttar Pradesh for sand/bajri/boulder mining from Yamuna riverbed at Gata No. 1/1/1, Laat …
Mining companies reap huge benefits extracting valuable minerals, but often at a cost to surrounding communities and the environment. Regulating these activities mainly depends on national frameworks and policies, but implementing good practices remains problematic. To truly shift to “sustainable mining,” governments and companies must recognize the social impacts of …
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many economies worldwide. It had diverse impacts on the African mining sector. This paper documents its impact by focusing on four major mineral-rich African countries: Ghana, Mali, South Africa and Zambia. An assessment of the impact of the pandemic on production, employment and government revenues …
The Industries and Commerce Department (Andhra Pradesh) on October 11, 2021 has issued the Andhra Pradesh minor minerals (amendment) rules, 2021 to further amend the Andhra Pradesh minor minerals ules, 1966. The following amendment has been made: In rule 10, which specifies Seigniorage fee or dead rent, sub-rule (7) has …
Compliance report filed on behalf of Singareni Collieries in the Oggu Srinivasa Reddy & Others Vs Union of India & Others. The NGT in its order had directed Singareni Collieries located in village Ayyagaripeta, mandal Sathupalli, district Khammam, Telangana to submit the compliance report regarding the recommendations given along with …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dileep Pathak Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 06/10/2021. Issues raised in this application are illegal mining activities carried out by Power Mech Projects Limited in Bhind District of Madhya Pradesh, in the region other than the area …
The Ministry of Coal on October 1, 2021 has issued the Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. The amendment in the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 are as follows: In Rule 2(1)(via) which specifies ““run-of-mine” means the raw, unprocessed or uncrushed material in its …
New technologies related to digitization, big data, and automation are transforming the the global mining sector in many ways. This report presents policy options to promote good governance as the industry evolves. The large-scale mining sector is on the cusp of a major transition. This is part of the broader …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sukanti Pradhan & Others Vs District Collector, Dhenkanal & Others dated 13/09/2021. The matter related to illegal mining by Chinmay Kumar Nayak and operation of illegal stone crushers by Kunal Structure (I) Pvt. Ltd. at Jhilli Mouza in Dhenkanal district, …
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 regulates the mining sector in India and mandates the requirement for granting leases for mining operations. Prior to 2015, grant of mineral resources was through ‘first come first serve’ method. This system of allocation of mineral concession was discretionary and decision …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Devidas Khatri Vs Union of India & Others dated 19/08/2021. Grievance in the application was against illegal mining activities of silica sand and washing plants of silica sand in Shankargarh block and nearby area like Pervaizabad, Lalapur, Bankipur, Janwa, Dhara …
