SC had allowed these mines to resume operations subject to statutory conditions in order dated April 18

In what could be considered as fresh trouble brewing for the iron and steel sector in Karnataka, the mines and geology department, government of Karnataka, has recommended premature termination of 14 iron ore mining leases from Categories A and B in the state.

All 336 mining lease holders in Goa had been asked to file their monthly returns, using the e-filing system according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Mines and Geology.

The Mines and Minerals Development Regulation Act (MMRD) makes filing of monthly e-returns by mining firms compulsory.

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss

In yet another case of a state government asserting its right on natural resources, Madhya Pradesh is set to issue notices imposing a new environmental benefit-sharing levy on mining companies operating in the state. This could spell more trouble for captive coal mine operators, already grappling with issues of green clearances.

On the day when Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered two new FIRs in the Coalgate scam, the Coal Ministry on Tuesday slapped show cause notices on 12 firms including state-owned NTPC, S

Forest diversion cases apply to 55 out of 59 working mines in state; these 55 lessees have achieved only partial diversion of their leasehold area

Renewal of mining leases in Odisha is now fraught with a tough challenge following issue of new guidelines by Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF), making it compulsory for miners to obtain full forest diversion.

The environment ministry is likely to decide on a second set of key changes in green norms meant for SEZs, roads and the real estate sector, especially multi-storey buildings, next week.