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

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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 Goa. “Those who became the victims of the mining ban, for them we would create Rs 400 crore separate funds for rehabilitation,” Kejriwal told a public meeting at Sakhalim constituency located in the ore rich mining belt. Kejriwal said, “during 2012 election, Parrikar went door to door telling people that he will punish those involved in illegal mining,” he said, adding after coming to power the BJP threw the Shah Commission report in dust bin.

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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, 1 month 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 …

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas
6 years, 10 months ago

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas

India TV News  

The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday directed a stop to all transportation of iron ore, for which royalty had been paid to the state government, by setting aside the Goa Chief Secretary's order allowing movement of royalty-paid iron ore lying outside the mining lease areas. Goa Foundation, on whose petition the SC had quashed the mining …

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: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged
7 years ago

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged

India TV News  

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged BJP MLA from Curchorem constituency in South Goa district Nilesh Cabral and many protesters were injured in the lathicharge, a police officer said. The police today baton-charged mining workers who laid siege to two gateway bridges to Panaji in a bid to march into the city to protest the Supreme Court-imposed ban …

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 …

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 …

Mining ban brought down death-toll, says Parrikkar
11 years ago

Mining ban brought down death-toll, says Parrikkar

The Hindu  

Speaking at a private function on photography, in Panaji on Monday, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that while he was concerned with the rising deaths of youngsters on Goan roads, he went on to admit that thanks to the mining ban, the annual average death-toll in road accidents in Goa had come down from 310-321 to around 257. He said …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining
11 years, 6 months ago

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking note of Goa's plea of “zero tolerance” against illegal mining, the Supreme Court today asked the state government as to why there was no regulatory mechanism in place to check illegal iron ore extraction there. “They knew what was happening. If you have bonafide intentions then don't you think that some regulatory mechanism should have been 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, …

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected
12 years ago

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected

India TV News  

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected Porvorim, March 10: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Saturday announced a financial bonanza for those affected by the mining ban in the state on the anniversary of his government's first year in power. "Those families dependent Porvorim, March 10: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Saturday announced a financial bonanza for those affected …

Goa mining ban: Govt to offer financial packages to affected workers
12 years, 1 month 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 …

Goa to give financial help to the mining ban hit
12 years, 1 month ago

Goa to give financial help to the mining ban hit

India TV News  

Panaji, Jan 28: 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 Monday. Every person rendered unemployed by the mining ban will now be able to avail of a fiscal relief package every month …

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 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 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 …

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