PANJIM: Alleging that the Goa Foundation (GF) had "tarnished their image" in connection with the excess iron ore production case which now stands to be withdrawn, mining firms have written to Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) demanding "compensation".

The 42 mining firms which were accused of excess production by GF, in their reply to the GSPCB, demanded that the show-cause notices issued to them be withdrawn claiming that GF has withdrawn its complaint.