New Delhi: Goa CM Digambar Kamat’s fate depends on the independent commission probing illegal mining in the state, as the Congress is reluctant to act on the basis of the state’s Public Accounts Co

PANJIM: All mining companies may now have to submit their annual report on exploration work carried out at the site along with mining operation to Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM).

Ministry of Mines in fresh draft guidelines released for Reporting of Mineral Reserves and Resources under United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) has decided to implement the same, failing which action would be initiated by cancellation of mining lease for violating Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR), 1988.

PANAJI | NEW DELHI: While attention has been riveted on illegal mining in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, thanks to the Supreme Court-ordered probe into the activities of key players, environmental a

PANJIM: Aggressive mining, most of which is in violation of environmental norms, has turned almost all water bodies in the mining belt murky, forcing the people to drink non potable water.

Environmentalist Ramesh Gawas has prepared a detailed study of these water bodies which will be presented to the Justice Shah Commission Saturday.

After long deliberations on the Regional Plan (RP) for four coastal talukas in Goa, the State Government has finally completed the process of land use plans pertaining to the entire State.

About 400-odd iron ore traders in Goa have come under the scanner after a preliminary inquiry by the Central government-appointed Shah Commission pointed towards large scale illegal mining activity

State Government is likely to come out with a notification directing setting up of a committee to scrutinize the suggestions given and objections raised regarding the Forest Policy 2011, within a week.

The eight teams of Shah Commission, probing illegal mining in Goa, have completed almost 75 per cent of the work relating to inspection of mines, officials said adding that the work would be completed this weekend.

Only 13 out of 40 mines, which have been served the order to stop operations for failure to obtain forest or wildlife clearances, were actually in operation, while 27 are non working, according to information provided to Goa Foundation (GF) by mines department under RTI.

Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has submitted a list of 40 mines to GF, which are been directed to suspend operations till they produce approval of Chief Wildlife Warden and forest clearances.

PANJIM: As an offshoot of Shah Commission’s inquiry into illegal mining trade, all the 400-odd traders registered with the State Mines and Geology department have been summoned to check whether their records are in order.

Department officials said that details like source of ore and exports are being sought from these 405 traders, who have been asked to be present individually before director of mines, Arvind Lolienkar.