Mining

Striking while the iron is hot: a case study of the Pohang Steel Companys (POSCO) proposed project in Orissa

This publication entitled Striking while the iron is hot: A case study of the Pohang Steel Company

Publication Date: 
01/02/2009
Manshi Asher
National Centre for Advocacy Studies
Tags:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Iron And Steel Industry, POSCO, Tribals, Rehabilitation, India, Orissa (Odisha)
Mining

The economic contributions of U.S. mining, 2007

This analysis uses input-output analysis to examine the economic
contributions of U.S. mining in terms of output, employment, payroll, personal income and payroll taxes. For the purpose of this analysis, the U.S. mining includes the mining of coal, uranium, metal ores, stone quarrying, sand and gravel and other nonmetallic minerals. It excludes oil and natural gas extraction.

Publication Date: 
31/01/2009
National Mining Association
Tags:
Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Minerals, Stone, Uranium, Economy, Coal, United States Of America (US)
Mining

 In Court

Victory for the aborigines: An Australian court on December 17 upheld an appeal by the country

Publication Date: 
30/01/2009
Down to Earth
Tags:
River Pollution, Land Ownership, Land Use, Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, People, Supreme Court, Australia, Brazil
Mining

 No rules for mining

Report on mining irregularities in Karnataka is out A mining company in Andhra Pradesh has extended its area and operations into Bellary district in Karnataka, said an investigation of mining irregularities in Karnataka. Karnataka

Publication Date: 
30/01/2009
Deepa Kozhisseri
Down to Earth
Tags:
Water Pollution, Forests, Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Deforestation, Mining Waste, Karnataka, Bellary (D), Chikmagalur (D), Chitradurga (D), Hassan (D), Mysore (D), Shimoga (D), Corruption
Mining

Karnataka government faces flak for giving clean chit to mining firm

Karnataka Bureau

Publication Date: 
22/01/2009
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Karnataka, Bellary (D)
Mining

Dharbandoda mine closed

HERALD CORRESPONDENT
COLLEM, JAN 4
The Salgaonkar mine at Tatodi-Dharbandoda in Sanguem taluka has been shut down by the management.
According to sources, the decision has been taken by the management due to reduction in the demand for iron ores from countries like China.

Publication Date: 
05/01/2009
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Goa
Mining

Lokayukta points out gross violations

Bangalore, dhns:

The report submitted by Lokayukta Santhosh Hegde on illegal mining in the state points out to several violations and large scale encroachment of land.

Publication Date: 
05/01/2009
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Mining, Mineral-Based Industry, Forest Resources, Karnataka, Bellary (D)
Mining

Centre revises uranium royalty

From Our Spl Correspondent

NEW DELHI: The UPA Cabinet on Friday revised the uranium royalty rate, an action that could benefit mineral-rich Meghalaya once uranium mining kicks off in the State.

Publication Date: 
03/01/2009
Shillong Times (Shillong)
Tags:
Mineral-Based Industry, Uranium, Meghalaya, Shillong, West Khasi Hills
Industry

SWCA approves nine projects

The State-level single window clearance authority (SWCA) today gave approval to nine project proposals worth over Rs 13,000 crore.

Publication Date: 
25/12/2008
New Indian Express (Bhubaneswar)
Tags:
Mineral-Based Industry, Development, Orissa (Odisha), Keonjhar (D), Bhubaneswar
Mining

Draft mineral policy 2008: Goa

Mining industry has contributed immensely to the economic development of the State but in its wake has also caused environmental degradation. Since humans have to live within their environment, the process of development should be sustainable so that environmental quality is maintained within safe limits.

Publication Date: 
23/12/2008
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
Tags:
Environment, Mineral-Based Industry, Minerals, Rehabilitation, Legislation, Goa, Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Development, Mining

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