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Public hearing on limestone mining begins

A public hearing on carrying out limestone mining at Sethurayanputhur near here began at the Collectorate on Wednesday.

Publication Date:

12/02/2015

Source: Hindu (Chennai)

Tags:

Tamil Nadu, Mining, Limestone, Public Hearing, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding limestone mining by Indian Cements, Dalavoi village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur district, 10/02/2015

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Indian Cements Ltd. Vs. Tamil Nadu P.C.B. & Others dated 10/02/2015 regarding limestone mining by Indian Cements at Dalavoi village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur district for its for captive power plant.

The Tribunal directed that the Applicant will not carry on mining activity without any specific order passed by the Tribunal. The MoEF and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board shall submit a report as to whether the activity is actually closed or not.

Judgement Date:

10/02/2015

Tags:

Limestone, Mining, Tamil Nadu, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Public Hearing, Cement Industry, Court, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Ariyalur

Mining

Now, auctioning the only way to give out mining rights

Ordinance was needed for addressing issues arising out of Supreme Court judgment, says govt

Publication Date:

14/01/2015

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

Tags:

Mining, Mines Act 1957, Bauxite, Limestone, Iron, Mineral-Based Indsutry

Mining

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding grant of mining lease for mining limestone, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, 13/01/2015

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s Ahuja Plastics Ltd. Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 13/01/2015 regarding grant of mining lease for mining of lime stone in an area comprising nearly 101.11 bighas of land in Khasra No. 629/1 situated at Village Kalva, near Village Bhutmari (Renukaji), District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh for a period of 20 years under the provisions of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.

Judgement Date:

13/01/2015

Tags:

Mining, Limestone, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, Court, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Forests

Mining

Cabinet okays Ordinance for auction of mineral rights

The government on Monday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to amend the 57-year-old Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act to facilitate auction of hundreds of mining leases for min

Publication Date:

06/01/2015

Source: Financial Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

India, Mining, Mines Act 1957, Limestone, Bauxite, Supreme Court, Mineral-Based Indsutry

Mining

Government drops proposal to restrict mineral exploration

The ministry of mines has dropped a proposal to restrict initial search for mineralisation done under reconnaissance permits. The ministry is finalising amendments to the mining law.

Publication Date:

25/12/2014

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

Tags:

Ministry of Mines, Mining, Manganese Industry, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Limestone, Bauxite

Mining

It’s final: New mining leases will be granted through the auction route

The National Green Tribunal today sought a response from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking directions to prevent pollution and contamination of water in rivers of Western UP

Publication Date:

19/11/2014

Source: Herald (Panjim)

Tags:

Goa, Mining, Minerals, Ministry of Mines, Mines Act 1957, Illegal Trade, Bauxite, Limestone

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