Mining
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in village Leta, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, 23/05/2025
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 Supreme Court regarding grant of EC to a mining company in village Musnota, tehsil Narnaul, district Mahendragarh, Haryana, 28/08/2023
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sunder Singh & Others Vs M/S Satish Kumar Garg and Company & Others dated 28/08/2023. The Supreme Court, August 28, 2023 directed that till further orders are passed trees should not be cut by the mining company, M/S Satish …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in village Mosnota, district Mahendragarh, Haryana, 23/08/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shishram Vs Vinod Kuasal dated 23/08/2023. Residents of village Mosnota, tehsil Nangal Chaudhary, district Mahendragarh, Haryana in their application to the NGT complained about illegal mining being done in Maa Santoshi Khanij Udyog lease by cutting the trees and causing …Guidelines for support to mining research
These Guidelines seek to provide renewed scientific impetus to address the emerging mining challenges, broaden the participation of stakeholders, introduce the concept of cost-sharing and make the research in Mines more productive, with an emphasis on outputs and outcomes. The Guidelines set forth the objectives and thrust areas of research, …Judgment of the Allahabad High Court regarding regulatory fees imposed on the minerals which were brought from other states into Uttar Pradesh, 18/08/2023
Judgment of the Allahabad High Court in the matter of Chhatarpur Crasher Association & Others Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 18/08/2023. The petitioners are in the business of extracting, crushing transporting, and selling the minor minerals in Madhya Pradesh and in other states. They have challenged the …Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding mining in Odisha, 14/08/2023
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Common Cause Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/08/2023. The Supreme Court directed the Union of India to decide whether a cap on mining is necessitated in the case of Odisha and if so, the modalities to be …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding quarrying activities carried out in the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Balasore, Odisha, 14/08/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Rural Organisation for Social Empowerment (R.O.S.E.) Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 14/08/2023. The Applicant is aggrieved by Notification dated January 20, 2023 made under the provisions of Section 36-A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, …Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023
The “Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023” brings substantial changes to regulations governing mineral development in offshore areas. This analysis delves into each amendment’s implications and the Act’s broader impact on mineral resource management. The Act’s sections highlight amendments that expand the scope, introduce new definitions, and …Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023
President has given assent to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2023. With this, the Central government is empowered to auction mines and ramp up production of 26 critical minerals in India. Lithium, cobalt, and graphite output may get a fillip as the centre hopes to …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sand mining in Rayan Ramchandrapur Sand Source, Balasore district, Odisha, 04/08/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abani Kumar Sahoo Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 04/08/2023.The matter related to illegal sand mining in Rayan Ramchandrapur Sand Source in an area of 20.38 acres. It is stated that the Tahasildar,Jaleswar executed a lease deed in favour …Africa’s resource future : harnessing natural resources for economic transformation during the low-carbon transition
In this time of global upheaval and a rapidly changing climate, the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa stand to benefit from vast endowments in natural resources and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Global efforts to decarbonize economies are likely to create demand for 3 million tons of minerals and metals …Environmental guidelines for stone crushing units
Stone crushing sector is an important industrial sector engaged in producing crushed stone of various sizes depending upon the requirement which acts as raw material for various construction activities. Stone crushing operation releases a substantial amount of fugitive dust, which not only pollute the environment, but also pose a health …The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 as passed by Lok Sabha on 28.7.2023
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was taken up for consideration and passed by the Lok Sabha on on 28.7.2023. This bill proposes to empower the Central government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite licence for 26 critical minerals in the country.The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023
India has proposed opening up offshore mining or deep-sea mining of non-atomic minerals or poly-metallic nodules to private companies. Production leases are to be granted only through competitive bidding. The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, proposing these changes, was introduced in Parliament by the Minister for …The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023
The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The Bill proposes to omit at least six previously mentioned atomic minerals from a list of 12 which cannot be commercially mined.Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding protection of National Chambal Sanctuary from sand mining, 25/07/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re: News item published in The Hindu dated 27.03.2022 titled “Digging up the Chambal” dated 25/07/2023. The grievance in the application is against illegal mining, taking place in periphery of Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan near Dholpur, close to …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in Yamuna, tehsil Gannaur, district Sonipat, Haryana, 21/07/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Munish Vs Haryana State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 21/07/2023. Issue raised in the application was illegal mining by M/s Ultimate Group, tehsil Gannaur, district Sonipat, Haryana. It was further contended that the unit is extracting sand from Yamuna …Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on performance audit of mining of minor minerals with emphasis on illegal mining operations: Government of …
Minerals are finite and non-renewable, and their exploitation is guided by long term national goals, perspectives, and global economic scenario. The lucrative demand for minerals has led to illegal mining in the recent past, especially in quarrying of minor minerals. Considering the effects of mining activities on local people, Government …Joint committee report on the breach of mine wall of an iron ore mine located in village Kalane, taluka Dodamarg, district Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 12/07/2023
Report of the Joint Committee in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order of September 5, 2022 in the matter of Original Application No 41/2022 (WZ), Abhay Pandurang Desai Vs State of Maharashtra & Others. The matter related to a breach of mine wall on the southern side of iron …Joint Committee report on Pandavanpara hill, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, 11/07/2023
Joint committee report submitted by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) in Original Application No 333 of 2022 (S Unnikrishnan Vs State of Kerala). The matter related to measures to protect and maintain Pandavanpara. The applicant had alleged that companies were using huge explosive material near the Pandavanpara adversely …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding mining and sand washing plants in Shankargarh block, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, 10/07/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Devidas Khatri Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/07/2023. The joint committee report of February 23, 2023 was filed in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order dated August 1, 2022 related to mining and sand washing plants in …