Goa Mining
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As casinos and real estate take front seat, mining is losing its prominence in Goan elections
The sector features less in campaigning this time, reflecting perhaps its waning influence.
Meera Mohanty
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Goa is trying to revive mining without a discussion with affected communities
Civil society leaders fear that the government will sublease the contracts to mine owners, bringing the same people back.
Supriya Vohra
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In Goa, mining has made a once water-rich village dependent on tankers
Opencast iron ore mining has depleted the groundwater table in Pissurlem and caused surface water pollution.
Supriya Vohra
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Goa is diverting funds meant for mining-affected communities to Covid-19 relief
Meanwhile, pleas for assistance from the District Mineral Foundation have been stuck for years.
Supriya Vohra
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Two years after mining was stopped in Goa, it is still taking a toll on the state’s farmers
Silt from the excavation and screening process has choked the fields in many villages, rendering them useless for farming.
Supriya Vohra
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The precarious journey of Goa’s mining-affected and dependent
Those who depended on mining for their livelihoods want it resumed, albeit in a responsible way.
Supriya Vohra
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Goa BJP delegation meets Amit Shah to push for end of mining ban
The party’s state President Vinay Tendulkar, MP Narendra Sawaikar and Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant were part of the delegation.
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Goa: Mining workers to stage day-long hunger strike in Panaji on Friday
The Goa Mining People’s Forum said the aim of the token protest was to ‘highlight the plight of people dependent on this industry for their livelihood’.
Scroll Staff
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As Goa shuts its iron ore mines on Supreme Court’s order, an entire industry stares at tough times
A minister claimed it will cost the state Rs 3,500 crore in income and put two lakh people out of work.
Pamela D’Mello
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Goa mining companies stop operations after Supreme Court order
The Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association said the closure of mines would bring about a ‘an economic and social disaster’.
Scroll Staff
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Goa government’s bid to escape auction route responsible for cancellation of mining leases
Auctions may lead to entry of bigger players into what was once protected turf.
Pamela D’Mello
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Supreme Court cancels Goa mining leases, asks government to restart the auction process
Companies can carry out mining only till March 16, and have to obtain environmental clearance to get fresh leases after that, the top court said.
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