Supreme Court Refuses To Accept CEC Recommendation To Completely Remove Ceiling Limits On Iron Ore Production In Karnataka; Allows Certain Relaxations
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Accept CEC Recommendation To Completely Remove Ceiling Limits On Iron Ore Production In Karnataka; Allows Certain Relaxations

Live Law  

Noting that the situation merits a cautious approach, the Supreme Court, on Friday, refused to accept the recommendation of the Centrally Empowered Committee to grant complete relaxation of the ceiling limit imposed on production of iron ore in certain districts in the State of Karnataka. However, it had left open the question regarding lifting of the ceiling limit for production of iron ore and sought the opinion of the Court appointed Oversight Authority in this regard. Background to the imposition of Ceiling limits on production of iron ore in the three districts of Karnataka By order dated 29.07.2011 and 26.08.2011, the Apex Court had banned mining in the districts of Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur, based on the report of the CEC. On 13.04.2012, relaxation was granted, but the Court imposed a ceiling of 25 Million Metric Tonnes for total production of iron ore in Bellary and 5 MMT for that in Chitradurga and Tumkur collectively.

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Karnataka’s new minerals tax stumps iron ore mining companies
3 months ago

Karnataka’s new minerals tax stumps iron ore mining companies

Live Mint  

A proposed legislative bill in Karnataka could triple the tax burden on miners operating pre-auction era iron ore mines, potentially squeezing their margins and triggering ripple effects on steel prices, according to experts. Together, these companies account for a significant portion of Karnataka’s iron ore production, which makes up roughly 15% of India’s annual output of 280 million tonnes, according …

Odisha lost ₹22,400cr in mining revenue due to undervaluing of iron ore grades: CAG
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha lost ₹22,400cr in mining revenue due to undervaluing of iron ore grades: CAG

Hindustan Times  

Odisha lost about ₹22,400 crore in mining revenue as leaseholders undervalued the grade of ore mined between 2015 and 2022, in excess of the mining plan as well as misreporting the quality iron ore, a performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed. The CAG which did the performance audit of “Systems and Controls in Assessment and Collection …

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans Not In Place
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans Not In Place

Live Law  

In a public interest litigation relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to carry out a detailed scrutiny and survey of Category A/B/C mines in respect of which data and/or R&R plans have not been submitted/approved.The Bench. In a public interest litigation relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, …

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state
1 year, 3 months ago

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry to give its inputs on imposing a ceiling on iron ore mining in Odisha. The SC observation assumes much significance as the mining sector contributes nearly Rs 50,000 crore annual revenue to the state exchequer. In a hearing held in August, …

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 26, 2022, the Supreme Court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. SPS, Citizens For Democracy and other organisations have also supported the Supreme Court’s order rejecting …

Karnataka mining: Supreme Court raises annual iron ore production limit for three districts
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka mining: Supreme Court raises annual iron ore production limit for three districts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. The Supreme Court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining from 28 MMT to 35 MMT for Ballari district, and …

Karnataka mining: SC permits firms to export excavated iron ore
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka mining: SC permits firms to export excavated iron ore

The Hindu  

May 21, 2022 12:54 am | Updated 09:50 am IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday permitted mining firms to sell outside the state and export already excavated iron ore from mines in the districts of Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru in Karnataka without having to resort to the process of e-auction. factors, we are inclined to favourably consider …

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Export Of Iron Ore Mined From Karnataka
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Export Of Iron Ore Mined From Karnataka

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to clarify its stand on allowing exports of iron ore mined from the State of Karnataka. The applications have been filed in relation to several previous orders passed by Supreme Court relating to mining of Iron Ore and allied minerals in the State of Karnataka. The applications have been filed particularly in …

Supreme Court allows Karnataka govt to file appeal against high court order on iron ore mining in state
6 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court allows Karnataka govt to file appeal against high court order on iron ore mining in state

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court Thursday granted two weeks to Karnataka government for filing appeal against a high court decision that paved the way for the resumption of iron ore mining by some firms from certain mines in the state New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday granted two weeks to Karnataka government for filing appeal against a high court decision that paved …

Iron ore unsold, babus' hand black?
6 years, 9 months ago

Iron ore unsold, babus' hand black?

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: While the steel industry is starved of iron ore, its key raw material, and has appealed to the Supreme Court to increase the ceiling on iron ore production in the state, about 5.40 lakh metric tonnes of iron ore valued at Rs 165 crore is lying unsold with the mines of the Mysore Minerals Ltd in Sandur, Ballari district. …

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 …

Karnataka: Iron ore transport by road to end in two years
7 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Iron ore transport by road to end in two years

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Transportation of iron ore from Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumkuru districts by road is likely to end in the next two years with the Supreme Court constituted Central Empowered Committee recommending its transportation through conveyor belts/railways to prevent environmental degradation. Jiwrajka, former member secretary of CEC, has submitted a 57-page report to the apex court urging it to direct mining …

SC dismisses Vedanta plea to export iron ore from Karnataka [Read Judgment]
8 years, 6 months ago

SC dismisses Vedanta plea to export iron ore from Karnataka [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Vedanta Group’s plea to export iron ore mined from Karnataka. It stated that Vedanta’s inability to sell the ore due to higher pricing cannot be made the ground for its export.However, the apex court allowed the National Mineral Development Corporation to continue with its dual pricing mechanism.The Karnataka Iron and Steel. to indicate otherwise.” …

Ore shortage: Ballari miners may shut shop
9 years ago

Ore shortage: Ballari miners may shut shop

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: The state, which has already been dealt a blow by global giant, ArcellorMittal’s decision to withdraw its proposal to set up a steel plant here, could be looking at a further downturn in its steel production as many of its steel manufacturing industries are in the process of closing shop owing to a short supply of iron ore. More …

Supreme Court mining order: Many Ballari mills shut
9 years ago

Supreme Court mining order: Many Ballari mills shut

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Nearly 80 per cent of the 67 sponge iron mills in Karnataka have either been shut down or are on the verge of closure due to shortage of iron ore since the Supreme Court banned iron ore mining in the state in July 2011 according to Mr T. Srinivas Rao, president, Karnataka Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association. According to documents …

Iron ore mining has resumed in 25 lease areas, says Siddaramaiah
10 years, 8 months ago

Iron ore mining has resumed in 25 lease areas, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly that iron ore mining had resumed in 25 lease areas in the State. Shivalinge Gowda during the Question Hour, the Chief Minister said companies had been allowed to resume mining according to the Supreme Court’s directive that mining could be permitted based on certain conditions. Revanna, the Chief Minister said according …

Supreme Court is to pass an order to stop mining in Odisha.
10 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court is to pass an order to stop mining in Odisha.

Live Law  

Supreme Court has made it clear that it will pass an interim order on a plea for stopping illegal mining activities in Odisha and the priority before it would be to halt 40 out of 56 iron ore mines operating in the area. Green bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik observed that it will pass an interim ban on …

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

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 …

Karnataka seeks hike in iron ore production
11 years ago

Karnataka seeks hike in iron ore production

The Hindu  

The State government, in its affidavit, has appealed to the Supreme Court to permit enhanced annual production in certain mines, for a period of two years. Fourteen proposals are pending with the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education; 12 are yet to submit data for R&R proposals; and eight leases are yet to be approved by the Central Empowered …

Karnataka to permit mining more iron ore soon
11 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka to permit mining more iron ore soon

India TV News  

Bangalore: Karnataka will hasten the process of issuing leases to mine iron ore in the mineral-rich districts to improve the raw material supply to the steel industry, a top official said Wednesday. "We have decided to give soon new mining leases to achieve the 30 million tonnes of iron ore annual production set by the Supreme Court earlier and clarified …

SC refuses to entertain steel ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap
11 years, 2 months ago

SC refuses to entertain steel ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain Steel Ministry’s plea seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain Steel Ministry’s plea seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. A three-judge forest bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik …

SC refuses to entertain Steel Ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap
11 years, 2 months ago

SC refuses to entertain Steel Ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Steel Ministry’s petition seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Steel Ministry’s petition seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. A three-judge forest bench headed by …

India may have to start importing iron ore soon: Steel Ministry
11 years, 3 months ago

India may have to start importing iron ore soon: Steel Ministry

The Hindu  

The Steel Ministry is of the view that India will have to import iron ore in the immediate future to meet significantly increasing demand from domestic companies. The Ministry in its mid-year plan review has identified iron ore availability as one of the challenges to achieve the steel production target of 300 million tonnes per annum by 2025. With current …

CBI registers 22 cases against companies involved in illegal iron ore export
11 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'
11 years, 7 months ago

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'

Firstpost  

Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict allowed resumption of mining at category-A & B mines in the state, an industry official has said. Mumbai: Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict …

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'
11 years, 10 months ago

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'

Firstpost  

Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict allowed resumption of mining at category-A & B mines in the state, an industry official has said. Mumbai: Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict …

JSW Steel plans to bid for iron ore mining blocks in Karnataka
11 years, 10 months ago

JSW Steel plans to bid for iron ore mining blocks in Karnataka

Firstpost  

JSW Steel plans to bid for iron ore mining blocks in Karnataka that could go up for auction after a Supreme Court order last week, as the country’s third-largest steel producer looks to cut its dependence on costly imports. New Delhi: JSW Steel plans to bid for iron ore mining blocks in Karnataka that could go up for auction after …

SC cancels Karnataka's 49 mining leases
11 years, 11 months ago

SC cancels Karnataka's 49 mining leases

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 18: The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all leases for iron ore extraction in 49 category C mines in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka. The apex court forest bench headed by Justice Aftab Alam said the proceeds from the sale of iron ore extracted from category C mines would stand forfeited and would go to special …

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka
11 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled 49 leases in mines with maximum illegalities in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts, but allowed resumption of activity in mines with fewer illegalities as recommended by the court-appointed Central Empowered Committee. The CEC had categorised mines in the area in three categories: A, B and C. Mines in which there were few or no …

Vedanta's iron ore sales down 86% in Q2
12 years, 5 months ago

Vedanta's iron ore sales down 86% in Q2

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 9: Vedanta Resources said on Tuesday that its iron ore sales fell by a whopping 86 per cent in the July-September quarter this fiscal as production dipped due to the mining ban in Karnataka for over a year now. Anil Agarwal-led company also recorded nine per cent decline in Indian zinc output to 1.9 lakh tonnes during …

Karnataka govt recommends approval of 8 iron ore mines
12 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt recommends approval of 8 iron ore mines

Firstpost  

The court had partially removed the mining ban earlier this year by allowing mining by category A mines besides approving NMDC’s output of 1 million tonnes per month. Bangalore: Karnataka government has recommended approval of eight iron ore mines in the state with a total capacity of 5.5 million tonnes per year, said HR Srinivasa, director, department of mines of …

Supreme Court's mining ban is ruinous for our economy
13 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court's mining ban is ruinous for our economy

Firstpost  

Intended to show the court’s resolve to bring corrupt mining operators to book, the ban could aggravate the slowdown in the Indian economy. By Rajiv Kumar The Supreme Court of India seems to have created a crisis after imposing a large-scale ban on iron ore mining in the Bellary district of Karnataka. Although the Supreme Court has subsequently allowed the …

SC Suspends Mining Activities In Bellary
13 years, 7 months ago

SC Suspends Mining Activities In Bellary

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 29: In the midst of a political upheaval in Karnataka, the Supreme Court today ordered immediate suspension of mining and transportation of iron ore from Bellary district of the state saying “over-exploitation” of the area has caused large-scale environmental degradation. A bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia said a “holistic” view was required in view …

SC suspends mining activity in Bellary
13 years, 7 months ago

SC suspends mining activity in Bellary

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today suspended with immediate effect the mining of iron ore in 10,868 hectares in Bellary district of Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today suspended with immediate effect the mining of iron ore in 10,868 hectares in Bellary district of Karnataka. “We are of the view that the mining of iron ore in Bellary be suspended immediately …

Karnataka Govt Fooled People Over Iron Ore Export Ban, Says Lokayukta
13 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka Govt Fooled People Over Iron Ore Export Ban, Says Lokayukta

India TV News  

Bangalore, June 8: Disputing the BJP government's claims, Lokayukta Santosh Hegde today insisted that illegal mining and illegal export of iron ore were still going on in Karnataka. Asked to comment on the claims by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa that he has banned exports and checked illegal mining, Hegde retorted, "Illegal mining and illegal exports are still going on. …

Karnataka Bans Iron Ore Exports To Curb Illegal Mining
14 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka Bans Iron Ore Exports To Curb Illegal Mining

India TV News  

BANGALORE: Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday announced a ban on export of iron ore from Karnataka, saying that it was the only way to stop illegal mining in the state.He also clamped a ban on transport of iron to other states. Yeddyurappa told reporters here that the ban will be in force till the completion of a state …

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