The suspension of iron ore exports from Goa and Karnataka is the key reason for the steep decline in overall exports of the mineral, which are expected to fall below 10 million tonne by the end of
Statement of the Minister of Mines in response to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 276 for 10th February, 2014, asked by Shri Ram Kripal Yadav regarding allocation of bauxite mines to private companies.
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Company has also filed 33 applications for alternative bauxite mines
Continuing its frenzied efforts to secure alternate bauxite supplies, Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL) has urged the Odisha government to fast track its applications for three small laterite deposits in Koraput district for mining lease by the end of this month.
Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) is targeting to achieve a capacity utilisation of 80-90% this month, boosted by availability of bauxite from several sources, even as its plans for captive mining in Odisha
Pro-mining group to observe Lanjigarh bandh today in protest
The local tribals inhabiting the foothills of Niyamgiri have welcomed the decision of the Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF) to reject the bauxite mining plan on this hill range.
Upbeat over Centre's refusal to allow bauxite mining at the Niyamgiri hills by Vedanta, tribals, especially Dongria Kondhs, have decided to celebrate it by organizing a massive rally in Rayagada di
In a major setback to Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Forests has turned down its proposal for bauxite mining at Niyamgiri hills in Odisha.
The environment ministry has rejected London-listed Vedanta Resources Ltd's request to mine bauxite in the Niyamgiri hills of Odisha state after local residents opposed mining in the area they cons
