Press Trust Of India / New Delhi October 18, 2008, 0:58 IST

Ending monopoly of state-run mapping and exploration agencies, the government has permitted companies in possession of captive coal blocks to get further examination of the asset done by private firms.

Bangalore, DHNS:

The Ganigarike Rashtriya Horata Samiti (GRHS) on Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the alleged illegal mining activities in Karnataka by Andhra Pradesh-based Obalapuram Mining Company (OMC) owned by G Janardhan Reddy, Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure Development.

DH News Service, Bangalore:

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has said the government is exploring the possibility of entering into agreement with private mining companies to mine gold, iron and manganese in the State.

He said that through Hatti Gold Mines such agreements could be drawn with foreign firms as the State lacks equipment and technology to exploit minerals.

Press Trust Of India / New Delhi October 15, 2008, 0:40 IST
To introduce a Bill in the coming session.

The Centre plans to introduce competitive bidding for allocation of coal blocks, a move that will benefit consuming industries like power and steel.

Editor: Bruce Meng

NEW DELHI, Oct 14 - India's new mining policy, moving with glacial speed towards implementation, may be too little too late to attract much foreign investment as the commodities boom fades and interest in minerals wanes.

Ruhi Kandhari NEW DELHI

Sreelatha Menon

India is yet to devise a government mechanism to compensate those who live atop mineral-rich areas in Orissa, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand.

Ishita Ayan Dutt

Rio Tinto, the world

Bloomberg / Mumbai September 26, 2008, 0:57 IST

Anil Agarwal The company will raise smelting capacity to be among world