CEOs need to accelerate their action plans to safeguard the production of commodities critical to the global population and economy as heat stress and drought risk rise around the world, according to PwC's report, Climate Risks to Nine Key Commodities: Protecting People and Prosperity, published. The report, which analysed nine …
Exploiting Natural Resources: Growth, Instability, and Conflict in the Middle East and Asia presents views on the unsustainable exploitation of three key natural resources - forests, water, and extractable minerals - from the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia. The regional experts and Stimson analysts discuss the current patterns of …
Four months after a public interest litigation was filed in the Orissa High Court demanding a CBI probe into the multi-crore Orissa mining scam, the investigating agency on Monday submitted to the court that it was ready to probe the scam if the state provided necessary logistical support. CBI SP …
No translation into local dialects SHILLONG, Nov 30: The raging controversy over the draft mining policy seems to have put the Lapang Government on the mat as it decided to extend the period of soliciting public opinion on the issue by another three months. The policy claims to address issues …
HYDERABAD: A delegation of leaders of the TDP, CPI and CPI (M) called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking further action in the iron ore mining issue. The parties accused Obulapuram Mining Company of
Anantapur, Nov. 25: Mining and transport activity of iron ore of six mining companies in H Siddapuram, Obulapuram and Malpangudi villages in D Hirehal mandal, came to a halt as the Anantapur mines and geology assistant director, Mr S. Sairam Singh, reached the mining site and issued them government orders …
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
In a major blow to Karnataka Tourism Minister G Janardhan Reddy, whose mining company is in the thick of a controversy, the Andhra Pradesh Government today ordered immediate halt to iron ore mining in the state. The move comes against the backdrop of allegations of illegal mining against Obulapuram Mining …
The Bombay High Court at Goa on Monday directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to conduct a fresh inspection of Curchorem Railway Yard (CRY) within two weeks to ascertain the level of dust pollution in the area. A Division Bench of Justice V K Tahilramani and Justice N …
DILIP KUMAR JHA / Mumbai November 24, 2009, 0:15 IST India exports 100 million tonnes of iron ore to China. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (Fimi), the apex representative body of mining companies, has urged the government to vary the royalty rate for iron ore based on the content. …
BHUBANESWAR: The Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists (SGAT) maintained that meagre budgetary provisions for the Steel and Mines Department and inadequate inspecting and checking are among the reasons behind the uncontrollable increase in illegal mining and smuggling activities. Addressing mediapersons here today, SGAT president RC Mohanty and former director …
AFTER reserving the mining of limestone and bauxite for stateowned GMDC, the state government on Friday decided to reserve the lignite mines too for the PSU. The latest move is expected to expedite underground coal gassification projects in JV with Reliance Industries and ONGC as well as other long-term supply …
The steel and mines ministries are locked in a bitter turf war on amending the existing Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act. The mines ministry has proposed giving states full powers to allocate mining leases by removing the clause that requires them to seek Centre
ROURKELA: The Sundargargh district officials recently ordered closure of 41 mines for lacking statutory clearance. The affected mines owners have protested the decision on the ground that hundreds of workers will be rendered jobless. Sources said as many as 16 iron-ore and manganese mines under the jurisdiction of Deputy Director …
Anantapur, Nov. 18: Iron ore mining activity in Obulapuram and H Siddapuram villages in D Hirehal mandal is mired in controversy for illegal mining and exports. Recently, the divisional forest officer, Mr Kallol Biswas, slapped show cause notices on the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), pointing to encroachment and illegal exports; …
BHUBANESWAR: With the multi-crore mining scam likely to raise storm in the Assembly tomorrow, the State Government has suspended operation in 128 mines located in the districts. Official sources said suspension of mining activities in 128 mines has been ordered mostly for violation of laws under forest and environment clearance …
Rebuffs private steel companies. In a big setback for private steel companies, the Jharkhand government has written to Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), agreeing to renew the Buddhaburu lease
AFTER the UPA government announced its plan for big-ticket disinvestment in 60 central PSUs last Friday, the Union steel ministry is humming with activity. Two of the ministry
