Mining Controversy
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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
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‘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
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
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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
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
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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
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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
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