With misclassification of different grades of minerals by mining leaseholders found to be at the root of illegal mining, the Union mines ministry has tightened the procedure to be followed by states for grading and determining the average sale price (ASP) of iron ore and other major minerals. Pointing out …
In view of surging demands of iron ore in India as well as in neighbouring countries, Assam and Meghalaya should pitch in for better prospecting and also come up with policies which would bring in much needed focus on the mineral. All over the world, the demand for iron is …
Bangalore: The BJP government has started singing a new tune in the wake of increasing opposition to the illegal mining controversy. Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa told the assembly on Friday that he will request Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to call a meeting of CMs for evolving a political consensus …
Under attack over illegal mining, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday admitted that ''loot'' of iron ore had been going on in Karnataka since 2003-04, and asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convene a meeting of chief ministers to consider a ban on iron ore exports. "I will write …
For the first time, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has admitted the existence of an illegal iron ore export racket in the state, including the transport of 35 lakh metric tonnes of iron ore to a local port without any licences or permits in recent months.
Australia, Brazil, South Africa increasing market share. Vishwanath Kulkarni Despite an increase in iron ore exports to China in recent years, India is losing ground in the Chinese market to rivals such as Australia, Brazil and South Africa. India, which used to account for a fourth of Chinese iron ore …
Sponge iron producers have appealed to the Union Government for protection against the impact of volatility in iron ore prices. They want the Government to ensure that there is no further increase in iron ore prices. A delegation is to meet the Steel Minister and the officials in the Ministry …
A forest officer investigating the illegal transport of over eight lakh tonnes of iron ore to Bellikeri port in Karnataka, and the subsequent disappearance of nearly five lakh tonnes of it, has been transferred by the state government. The CID will now handle the probe. In fact, a CID team …
After battling corruption in the government for nearly four years, Justice N Santhosh Hegde today resigned as Karnataka Lok Ayukta in frustration over the BJP government
THE Andhra Pradesh government, in Supreme Court on Wednesday, accused the whistle-blower in the Bellary mining case of indulging in similar illegal activities as by the Reddy brothers. The apex court acting on the plea of state government restrained SK Modi-owned Bellary Iron Ore Pvt Ltd (BIOP) from exporting 1.03 …
New Delhi: China has firstmover advantage but India stands to gain hugely in Afghanistan if its apparently huge mineral deposits are ready to be tapped. As reports spread about Afghanistan
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
Priyadarshi Siddhanta Stung by the reality that illegally mined minerals, particularly iron ore, were finding their way to ports and other places through its rakes, the Railway Ministry has chalked out a comprehensive action plan to stop the practice. The state-run monolith has decided to soon implement an entry-exit system …
Nearly five lakh tonnes of iron ore seized in Karnataka as part of an investigation into illegal mining from the iron ore rich district of Bellary has gone missing. The iron ore worth nearly Rs 200 crore was seized at the Bellekeri Port near Karwar in Karnataka. Officials of the …
Nayanima Basu / New Delhi June 9, 2010, 0:33 IST The steel ministry has proposed to introduce stricter norms for iron ore exports by way of bringing in a grading system for duties. It is also considering eligibility criteria for exporters or companies engaged in the activity to discourage exports …
Five Years After Mining Stopped In Kudremukh, Signs Of A Tigerish Comeback In The Forests Kudremukh: Until five years ago, the grinding roar of gigantic mining machines filled the grasslands of Kudremukh. Now, often in the night, one can hear the tigers calling after they have made a kill, say …
A South Goa iron ore mining project cleared back in September 2007 by the Environment Ministry has been put on hold following an intervention of the National Environment Appellate Authority, New Delhi. Responding to a Goan environment group
