Jharkhand rejects Centre’s proposed definition of ‘illegal mining’, says will create ‘huge impact’

Chief Minister Hemant Soren also opposed the 10-day window given to states to give their feedback to the proposed amendments to the existing law.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 11, 2020 · 09:04 am

‘Illegal mining’ could soon become legal. Modi government gives just 10 days for public feedback

Mining companies stand to benefit from one of the amendments being pushed through without proper public consultation.

Supriya Sharma

· Sep 03, 2020 · 06:30 am

Chhattisgarh government issues notice to company on mine to be developed by Adani Enterprises

The state asked why the allotment of the mine in Dantewada to NCL should not be cancelled, as no work has been done on it for the last two years.

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· Mar 07, 2020 · 11:57 am

Chhattisgarh: Villagers turn away officials probing claim that their consent for mine was forged

The villagers demanded the presence of a panchayat official accused of forging their signatures. Meanwhile, a Maoist blast took place in a nearby village.

Malini Subramaniam

· Jun 25, 2019 · 01:13 pm

To clear way for mining, did Dantewada administration fake approval from a village council?

The Chhattisgarh chief minister has ordered an inquiry into the allegations.

Malini Subramaniam

· Jun 24, 2019 · 09:00 am

Goa: Mining crisis will be resolved soon, much before 2019 Lok Sabha elections, says BJP

The statement came a day after its alliance partner in the state, the Goa Forward Party, threatened to withdraw support by 2019.

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· May 25, 2018 · 04:54 pm

Goa miners’ body says it may file review petition in Supreme Court against mining ban

The Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association made the decision after its chief met Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari in Panaji.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 20, 2018 · 04:45 pm

In Goa, a small tribal village is a big hurdle in the mining industry's road to revival

Sections of tribal communities are standing up to groups that have traditionally controlled mining extraction and transportation.

Pamela D’Mello

· Apr 19, 2016 · 12:30 pm

In a first, Supreme Court order on Goa mining aims to use natural wealth for public good

The Supreme Court directed the state government to set up a kitty to ensure that future generations do not feel they have been deprived of collective wealth that also belongs to them.

Mridula Chari

· Apr 23, 2014 · 06:30 am