PANJIM: The Bombay High Court at Goa on Wednesday reserved its order on the petition filed by the 28 mining companies seeking renewal of their mining leases on the basis that the stamp duty for sec

Violations continue despite government’s assurance’

GMOEA looks at this opportunity as a solution to the controversial issue of deemed leases

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has decided to have a relook at draft notifications for Goa's eco-sensitive zones.

The recent identification of chromite deposits in two districts of Manipur, Ukhrul and Chandel, has led the government to grant mining clearances disregarding constitutional provisions. While environmental degradation and tribal displacement due to chromite mining in Odisha is well documented, the administration is yet to learn from Odisha’s mistakes.

The Modi government may revive the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulatory) Bill, which the UPA failed to pass in Parliament during its tenure, paving way for high-tech exploration in new bl

The state mines department has set an internal timeline to restart operation at 18 more mines, which were closed by the Supreme Court order, pending second and third renewal of their lease terms, b

Wants State to grant renewal in respect of remaining 18 leases

Shillong, May 28: The Grand Council of Chiefs of Meghalaya (GCCM) has stated that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) blanket ban on rat–hole coal mining in the state is unconstitutional and illegal.

The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has begun clearing fresh mining projects in Karnataka.

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