Shah Commission commences probe into illegal mining in Goa
13 years, 6 months ago

Shah Commission commences probe into illegal mining in Goa

The Hindu  

Shah, heading the Central government-appointed inquiry Commission on mining, on Friday began inspection of several controversial mines, to ascertain the ground realities of illegal iron ore mining in the coastal state. A senior mines department officer said due to paucity of time, Mr. Shah is likely to only inspect couple of mines as against his earlier plan to visit eight mines. A government spokesman said Mr. Shah would be meeting members of public on September 17 at the Secretariat to get feedback on the mining activities. Mr. Singh said the Commission will probe irregularities in mining sector but special consideration would be given to events after China boom, when Iron ore became in great demand due to infrastructure to have Olympics in that country.

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SIT to probe six iron ore smuggling cases
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SIT to probe six iron ore smuggling cases

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Siddaramaiah cabinet on Thursday decided to hand over six cases of smuggling of iron ore to a Special Investigation Team as the Central Bureau of Investigation has refused to probe them. “Of the nine smuggling and illegal mining cases entrusted to CBI for investigation, the state government will hand over six to SIT as the former refused to …

Goa cabinet approves policy to extract ‘value ore’ from mining dumps
1 year, 6 months ago

Goa cabinet approves policy to extract ‘value ore’ from mining dumps

Hindustan Times  

The Goa cabinet has approved a policy to allow the sale of mining dumps, materials that were once considered as waste, bringing huge relief for leaseholders in the natural resource rich southern state of India. According to the policy, only erstwhile leaseholders who have claims to inventoried dumps situated on private properties falling outside the lease area, and depicted on …

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]
5 years, 2 months ago

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the mining companies in Goa to transport all iron ores which were extracted before March 15, 2018 and for which royalty has been paid.A bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices Surya Kant and B R Gavai passed the order in a bunch of petitions filed by mining companies. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed …

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar
6 years, 10 months ago

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order of February this year quashing the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in Goa in 2015, which brought the mining industry in the coastal state to a halt. Panaji: The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order …

A look at Goa, where mining is now banned
7 years ago

A look at Goa, where mining is now banned

The Hindu  

On March 15, all mining activity in Goa, involving iron ore extraction, came to a halt for the second time in nearly two years. This follows the Supreme Court’s order on February 7, cancelling 88 iron ore mining leases in the State that were renewed by the government in 2014-2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction …

Goa illegal mining case of Rs 35,000 crore may be handed over to CBI, says Manohar Parikkar
7 years, 9 months ago

Goa illegal mining case of Rs 35,000 crore may be handed over to CBI, says Manohar Parikkar

Firstpost  

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday that the state government might hand over a Rs 35,000-crore illegal mining scam case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Panaji: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday that the state government might hand over a Rs 35,000-crore illegal mining scam case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. However, the Bharatiya …

Arvind Kejriwal promises rehab fund for mining affected in Goa
8 years, 2 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal promises rehab fund for mining affected in Goa

Firstpost  

AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured rehabilitation fund of Rs 400 crore for the “victims” of iron ore mining ban in place till 2014 in Goa. Panaji: AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured rehabilitation fund of Rs 400 crore for the “victims” of iron ore mining ban in place till 2014 in …

Vedanta gets government nod to restart iron ore mining operations in Goa
9 years, 7 months ago

Vedanta gets government nod to restart iron ore mining operations in Goa

India TV News  

New Delhi: Anil Agarwal-led mining firm Vedanta said it has received necessary government approvals and will resume operations starting today at its biggest iron ore mine at Codli in Sanguem taluka in Goa. "The company has received relevant consent, licence and approvals to commence iron ore mining operations in Goa for some of its leases. However, expressing caution over iron …

Vedanta to Resume Iron-Ore Mining in Goa
9 years, 7 months ago

Vedanta to Resume Iron-Ore Mining in Goa

The Quint  

Anil Agarwal-led mining firm Vedanta said it has received necessary government approvals and will resume operations at its biggest iron ore mine at Codli in Sanguem taluka in Goa, on Monday. The company has received relevant consent, licence and approvals to commence iron ore mining operations in Goa for some of its leases. — Vedanta Ltd BSE Filing The company …

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases
10 years, 4 months ago

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases

India TV News  

New Delhi: The mining industry and its dependents have welcomed Goa government's move to renew the leases for resumption of iron ore tapping, suspended for last two years following a Supreme Court order. "The news with regard to the renewal of certain lease areas is a positive step towards commencement of the sector, which has been in suspended animation for …

Goa mining policy to regularize 'illegal" ores: CM
10 years, 8 months ago

Goa mining policy to regularize 'illegal" ores: CM

India TV News  

Panaji: Goa's soon to be announced state mining policy would device means to regularise iron ore mined during 2007-2012, which was termed “illegal” by a recent Supreme Court judgement. It was decided that it is illegal in the year 2014,” Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told reporters here today. He said that the mining policy would work out a solution …

SC issues guidelines for iron ore mining in GOA, permits regulated mining based on precautionary principle
10 years, 11 months ago

SC issues guidelines for iron ore mining in GOA, permits regulated mining based on precautionary principle

Live Law  

Like in the case curbing of Karnataka illegal mining, SC today issued far reaching guidelines for mining industry in Goa. On the basis of findings in the report of the Justice Shah Commission on illegal mining in the State of Goa, the Goa Foundation has filed Writ Petition 435 of 2012 as Public Interest Litigation praying for directions to the …

After Karnataka and Goa illegal iron mining, Bhushan files PIL in SC against Odisha illegal mining, seeks CBI probe
10 years, 11 months ago

After Karnataka and Goa illegal iron mining, Bhushan files PIL in SC against Odisha illegal mining, seeks CBI probe

Live Law  

After succeeding in cleansing the mammoth illegal mining in the State of Karnataka and Goa, Prashant Bhushan, has filed a fresh PIL, petitioner as Common Cause, against the ongoing loot and plunder of valuable natural resources in the State of Odisha in complete disregard of the environmental norms and the rights of the vulnerable tribal & rural communities. Over reports …

SC allows 20 million tonnes mining in Goa
10 years, 11 months ago

SC allows 20 million tonnes mining in Goa

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an annual cap of 20 million tonnes of iron ore to be extracted in Goa which was banned by it in the state for nearly one-and-a-half years. Kalifulla, however, said expert panel will give final a recommendation on annual cap on excavation of iron ore within six months. The apex court had on November …

No mining in Goa until panels’ findings ‘adequately dealt with’
11 years, 1 month ago

No mining in Goa until panels’ findings ‘adequately dealt with’

Live Mint  

New Delhi/Mumbai: The Goa government on Friday said it will not permit resumption of mining in the state until the findings in the public accounts committee and in the report of Justice Shah Commission are “adequately dealt with.” While the public accounts committee submitted its report in 2011, parts of the Shah Commission report on illegal mining were tabled in …

Shah panel report on illegal mining placed before CoS
11 years, 3 months ago

Shah panel report on illegal mining placed before CoS

The Hindu  

The Shah Commission report on illegal mining in Odisha has been placed before a Committee of Secretaries to finalise an action taken report in order to submit the two together before Parliament. The ATR will be drafted by the CoS and then the Cabinet will take a final view on that,” said Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to the media after …

Iron ore mining: VS seeks probe as party alleges smear campaign
11 years, 4 months ago

Iron ore mining: VS seeks probe as party alleges smear campaign

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan on Tuesday demanded an investigation into the circumstances in which permission was granted to mine iron ore in the environmentally sensitive Chakkittapara village in Kozhikode district. Responding to questions from mediapersons here, Mr. Achuthanandan said an investigation could reveal the truth behind attempts to mine iron ore from the village located in the Western …

SC gives go-ahead for auctioning mined ore in Goa
11 years, 4 months ago

SC gives go-ahead for auctioning mined ore in Goa

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court imposed a ban on exports and production in Goa last year in a crackdown on illegal mining. The Supreme Court gave the go-ahead on Monday for the auction of around 11.46 million tonnes of iron ore already mined in Goa, potentially doubling the country’s exports this year to top market China if overseas sales are allowed. The …

CBI registers 22 cases against companies involved in illegal iron ore export
11 years, 5 months ago

CBI registers 22 cases against companies involved in illegal iron ore export

Firstpost  

CBI has registered 22 cases against companies involved in alleged exports of 21 lakh tonnes of iron ore without valid permits from Belekari Port in Karnataka New Delhi: CBI has registered 22 cases against companies involved in alleged exports of 21 lakh tonnes of iron ore without valid permits from Belekari Port in Karnataka. “In the 22 FIRs, 15 companies, …

Iron ore mining in Goa might be governed by new panels appointed by SC
11 years, 5 months ago

Iron ore mining in Goa might be governed by new panels appointed by SC

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today said it may consider constituting one or two panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa including fixation of annual cap over the volume of extractions with an aim to preserve the mineral for future generations New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said it may consider constituting one or two panels for …

Goa mining scam: Former Cong CMs Kamat, Rane named in FIR
11 years, 5 months ago

Goa mining scam: Former Cong CMs Kamat, Rane named in FIR

Firstpost  

Goa’s Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress chief ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane and others in connection with the iron ore mining scam in the state. Panaji: Goa’s Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress chief ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane as well as other officials in connection with …

Goa: Nearly 70 mines within 10 km of sanctuaries: CEC to SC
11 years, 6 months ago

Goa: Nearly 70 mines within 10 km of sanctuaries: CEC to SC

Firstpost  

A Supreme Court-appointed panel on Thursday told the apex court that nearly 70 iron ore mines in Goa fall within the prohibited 10 km radius of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and the environment clearance certificates of miners must be reviewed. New Delhi: A Supreme Court-appointed panel on Thursday told the apex court that nearly 70 iron ore mines in …

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases
12 years ago

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases

India TV News  

Panaji, Mar 26: Facing adverse impact of a ban on mining in the State, the Goa Government has told the Supreme Court it was willing to introduce competitive auctioning of mining leases subject to legal permission for the same. "The Government is not at all averse to the mode of going for competitive auction of the mining leases in Goa, …

Clear stand on mining near sanctuaries: Shah panel to Odisha, MoEF
12 years ago

Clear stand on mining near sanctuaries: Shah panel to Odisha, MoEF

Firstpost  

Justice MB Shah Commission, probing illegal mining activities in Odisha, on Monday asked the state government and Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to clear their stands on issues relating to mineral exploration within 10 km radius of wildlife sanctuaries. Bhubaneswar: Justice MB Shah Commission, probing illegal mining activities in Odisha, on Monday asked the state government and Union Ministry …

There is illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission
12 years, 1 month ago

There is illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission

The Hindu  

Giving full opportunity to mine lessees to express their views on shady activities in iron ore and manganese mining in Odisha, Justice M B Shah Commission on Thursday said illegal mining activities exist in the state. Noting that the commission was giving full opportunities to mine owners to justify their activities, Justice Shah said all were being given a chance. …

Shah panel in Odisha to probe illegal mining
12 years, 1 month ago

Shah panel in Odisha to probe illegal mining

Firstpost  

The Justice MB Shah Commission, which is investigating illegal mining in different states, is in Odisha again as part of its ongoing probe, an official said on Tuesday. Bhubaneswar: The Justice MB Shah Commission, which is investigating illegal mining in different states, is in Odisha again as part of its ongoing probe, an official said on Tuesday. The commission is …

Goa mining ban: Govt to offer financial packages to affected workers
12 years, 2 months ago

Goa mining ban: Govt to offer financial packages to affected workers

Firstpost  

The Goa government is working on a financial package for people in the state’s mining belt who have lost jobs or ancillary businesses following the ban on iron ore mining, Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo announced on Monday. Panaji: The Goa government is working on a financial package for people in the state’s mining belt who have lost jobs or ancillary …

China using up Goa's iron ore: Report
12 years, 6 months ago

China using up Goa's iron ore: Report

India TV News  

Panaji, Sep 8: China prominently features in a probe report on illegal iron ore mining in Goa, which warns that while the eastern neighbour is gobbling up India's iron ore reserves, the future might see a reversal of the trend. "Planning and conservation of iron ore for at least 50 years is required for Goa so that future generation may …

Goa mining scam worth Rs 34,935 crore: Justice Shah Commission
12 years, 6 months ago

Goa mining scam worth Rs 34,935 crore: Justice Shah Commission

India TV News  

Panaji, Sep 7: The Justice M.B. Shah Commission report, which was tabled in parliament Friday, says that Goa's iron ore mining scam is worth nearly Rs.35,000 crore. The voluminous report holds the state government and central government agencies as parties to the scam, along with the powerful mining operators here, who according to Justice Shah, plundered natural resource and facilitated …

Submerged in illegal mining'
13 years, 4 months ago

Submerged in illegal mining'

The Hindu  

Interview with Manohar Parrikar, Leader of the Opposition and Public Accounts Committee Chairman, Goa Assembly. THE leaked report of the Public Accounts Committee of the Goa Assembly has sought an inquiry into the various aspects of illegal mining in the State. This government is completely submerged in illegal mining, including most of its Ministers, through a variety of fraudulent practices. …

Goa miners in limbo after expiry of green clearances
13 years, 4 months ago

Goa miners in limbo after expiry of green clearances

The Hindu  

The fate of 45 mines in Goa hangs in balance as the environmental clearances granted to them by the Ministry of Environment and Forests being expired and Centre imposing a moratorium on fresh approvals. An NGO, Goa Foundation, which had moved the Bombay High Court bench in Panaji seeking closure of the mines violating the norms said “it is doubtful …

Goa Govt Admits To Illegal Mining In HC Affidavit – India TV
13 years, 5 months ago

Goa Govt Admits To Illegal Mining In HC Affidavit – India TV

India TV News  

Panaji, Oct 20: Goa government has admitted before the High Court that there has been illegal extraction of iron ore in the state. In the affidavit before Bombay High Court's Goa bench, Mines and Geology department has said that 6,000 tons of iron ore was extracted in excess of Environment Clearance limits last fiscal. “An exercise was undertaken to verify …

Shah Commission re-inspects mines in Goa
13 years, 5 months ago

Shah Commission re-inspects mines in Goa

The Hindu  

On its second visit to Goa in connection with the probe of illegal iron ore mining and exports, the Justice M.B. The panel looked into various issues such as ore transported into the State from Karnataka for exports as per the Karnataka Lokayukta report, ore handling from the dumps, violations of buffer zone for wildlife sanctuaries, excess extraction beyond environmental …

Goa government told to submit details over iron ore dumps
13 years, 5 months ago

Goa government told to submit details over iron ore dumps

Firstpost  

The Union Ministry of Mines has asked the Goa Government to submit details by 18 October regarding the low grade ore lying in the form of mining rejects along side the extraction sites in the coastal state. Panaji: The Union Ministry of Mines has asked the Goa Government to submit details by 18 October regarding the low grade ore lying …

Goa PAC Wants CBI Probe Into Illegal Mining
13 years, 5 months ago

Goa PAC Wants CBI Probe Into Illegal Mining

India TV News  

Panaji, Oct 4: The Public Accounts Committee of Goa assembly has recommended an enquiry by CBI or the lokayukta against all those indicted by it in the illegal mining cases. While the PAC report has not officially been made public, PAC Chairman Manohar Parrikar said today that the report has spelt out the 'crime scene on the illegal mining front' …

Goa Iron Ore Exporters Defend Export Of Low Grade Ore To China
13 years, 5 months ago

Goa Iron Ore Exporters Defend Export Of Low Grade Ore To China

India TV News  

Panaji, Oct 4: Iron ore exporters from Goa today claimed that the demand for low grade of ore in China has helped to prolong the life of mining industry in the state. "The ore which was stacked as rejection at the mining site was exported during last few years after China boom," Shivanand Salgaoncar, President, Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association …

Congress Rules Out Immediate Change In Goa Leadership
13 years, 6 months ago

Congress Rules Out Immediate Change In Goa Leadership

India TV News  

Panaji, Sep 29: A senior Congress functionary, who is in Goa on instructions of the party president in the backdrop of allegations of illegal mining, today ruled out the possibility of any change in leadership till the Shah Commission completes its probe into the illegalities. Jagmeet Singh Brar, Congress Desk Incharge for Goa, told reporters here that there is no …

Goa illegal mining scam: BJP admits lapses during its rule
13 years, 6 months ago

Goa illegal mining scam: BJP admits lapses during its rule

Firstpost  

Comptroller Auditor General has pointed out that from 2004 to 2006, 10.9 million metric tonnes of iron ore was exported from the state’s ports without paying royalty. Panaji: The BJP today admitted its own Chief Minister in Goa Manohar Parrikar was “negligent” in stopping the illegal export of iron ore during his tenure. It was also a mistake to give …

HC issues notices to 48 iron-ore mines in Goa
13 years, 7 months ago

HC issues notices to 48 iron-ore mines in Goa

The Hindu  

The Goa bench of Bombay High Court has issued notices to holders of 48 mining leases in the state for exceeding the permissible limit of extraction. Goa Foundation, an environmental NGO, has filed a Public Interest Litigation before the High Court on the issue, calling such extraction as a violation of state environmental laws. On the same day, State Assembly’s …

CBI found Irregularities in export of iron ore
14 years, 1 month ago

CBI found Irregularities in export of iron ore

The Hindu  

The CBI today found certain irregularities in the export of iron ore in mining sites owned by Karnataka ministers Janardhana and Karunakara Reddy on the second day of its inspection. A 15-member CBI team headed by SP H Venkatesh inspected six mining trenches in Siddapura and Malpanagudi, located on the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh borders and examined transit permits and other documents, …

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