More mining cos gear up to begin iron ore extraction in GoaFollowing Vedanta, three more mining companies have expressed their intent to resume iron ore extraction activity in the state.
23 Aug, 2015, 01.52 PM IST
Environment minister Prakash Javadekar reinstates green approvals for 72 mines in GoaEnvironment minister Prakash Javadekar reinstates green approvals for 72 mines but mining companies say sector to stay in doldrums without ...
18 Mar, 2015, 04.04 AM IST
Budget 2015: Goa miners expect scrapping export duty on iron oreMining industry players in Goa today said they are expecting the central government to scrap export duty on iron ore in the Budget tomorrow.
27 Feb, 2015, 06.39 PM IST
Goa miners expect scrapping export duty on iron ore in BudgetExperts said the move is much needed for survival of the beleaguered industry in the state.
27 Feb, 2015, 05.13 PM IST
Goa mining industry welcomes government's move to renew iron ore leasesThe state government recently approved renewal of 13 mining leases. It is likely to renew 8-10 more leases in the next few days, sources sa...
07 Nov, 2014, 01.06 PM IST
Goa government initiates clearance of mining leases for operationsThe file clearing the proposal of ten mining leases has been moved to state mines secretary, a senior mines department official said.
23 Oct, 2014, 11.42 AM IST
SC-appointed CEC recommends 11.4 million tonnes of mined Goa iron ore be auctionedGoa's iron ore industry has been idled since a inquiry commission claimed irregularities to the tune of Rs 35,000 crore.
31 Oct, 2013, 03.52 PM IST
Goa ore exporters fear losing China market after prolonged banGoa's iron ore exporters are wary of losing the promising China market due to the prolonged ban on ore exports following the Supreme Court ...
07 May, 2013, 02.22 PM IST
Goa mine owner wants referendum on Supreme Court-imposed banA mine owner said that there should be a referendum on whether the current Supreme Court-imposed ban on mining activity in Goa should conti...
06 May, 2013, 05.59 PM IST
Supreme Court panel for scrapping Goa iron ore leasesAll mining operations including trading of extraction of dumps stay banned.
08 Dec, 2012, 04.00 AM IST
Supreme Court panel calls for strong action against iron ore miners in GoaCEC has warned that its recommended path to mining, as being applied in Karnataka, would substantially reduce Goa's annual production.
28 Nov, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
- Rs 35,000 crore mining loss figure in Goa 'notional': Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association
Goa's mining lease owners and exporters today claimed that the Shah Commission report estimating a loss of Rs 35,000 crore to the exchequer...
27 Oct, 2012, 06.23 PM IST
- We will close down all illegal mines in Goa: Manohar Parrikar
Proposed move could further impact the iron ore industry and drag down mining growth in the country.
09 Mar, 2012, 01.38 AM IST
- Goan majors blame unorganised players for iron-ore mining mess
Fears of a possible ban on exports of iron ore from Goa has divided the mining industry in the state with the larger, organised players bla...
02 Dec, 2011, 11.20 AM IST
- Mining companies making profit at the cost of environment: NGO
Around 25 million tonnes of iron ore was extracted above the permissible limit over the past five years in Goa.
02 Dec, 2011, 11.19 AM IST
- Mining companies making profit at the cost of environment: NGO
Around 25 million tonnes of iron ore was extracted above the permissible limits over the past five years in Goa.
23 Nov, 2011, 03.57 PM IST
- Tata Metaliks defies broader market trend, up 9% in morning trade
Tata Metaliks said it has inked a pact with Fomento Resources Group for sale of its 3 lakh tonnes per annum pig iron-making facility in Mah...
29 Sep, 2011, 11.39 AM IST