PANJIM: There are indications that the process of drafting the mining policy will begin after June 15 and be ready by the commencement of the new mining season.

Several mines have begun shutting down their operations for the season as the monsoons have arrived in the state. The mining industry can now export only lumpy ore, while fines will have to be stacked in dry places.

Melbourne Australian government on Thursday said that coal-rich Queensland will have no further role in the massive Alpha coal mine approval process following a dispute with India’s GVK Group over environmental issues.

The federal and Queensland governments have been warring for more than a week over the approval process for the $6.36-billion coal mine in central Queensland.

Melbourne Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has lashed out at the Queensland government over its handling of India’s GVK Group’s huge $10 billion Alpha Coal mine project, claiming it had shak

The Central Bureau of Investigation has formed 14 teams to pursue various leads into alleged irregularities in the use of coal blocks allocated to private firms between 2006 and 2009. The agency also plans to set up fact-finding teams to conduct on-the-ground surveys of the coal blocks under scrutiny.

During the past two days, the CBI has been in touch with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) seeking information on its findings regarding coal blocks, as mentioned in its preliminary report comprising details on alleged discrepancies in their allocation to private companies.

The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to probe illegal mining in Karnataka has ruled out resumption of mining operations in the state until mining plans in category A and B

Melbourne/Hyderabad The Australian government has raised objections to environmental clearance given by a provincial government to GVK Group's USD 10 billion Alpha Coal mine project in Galilee Basin, Queensland.

The objections raised by the federal government can delay the progress of the project. In a statement, federal minister for environment, Tony Burke, said that the Queensland government has not provided a sound assessment and he will be required to obtain the information that Queensland has failed to provide.

JAIPUR: Just five days after a labourer was killed and several others had a narrow escape in Harmara area, villagers alleged that unsafe mining practices have resumed in over 50 licensed stone mine

GoM seeks forest clearance for Mahan & Chhatrasal blocks, subject to conditions