Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocksThe government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
TSML completes execution of mining lease in OdishaTata Steel Mining Limited (TSML), formerly known as TS Alloys Ltd., has successfully completed execution of mining lease for Kamarda Chromi...
30 Jun, 2020, 08.01 PM IST
SC orders govt to add re-greening clause in mining leasesThe apex court ordered the Union government to insert a new re-greening clause in its mining leases thereby re-grassing the pits and mining...
09 Jan, 2020, 08.37 AM IST
Odisha seeks clarity on amendment allowing mining lease of non-mineralised areaThe Odisha mining department is unsure how to proceed with an application from state-run firm Orissa Mining Corporation to add 222 hectares...
09 Sep, 2016, 01.15 AM IST
Mines Ministry Tribunal tells Odisha to reconsider 56 lease lapse ordersA revision authority of the mines ministry has asked the Odisha government to reconsider its order declaring that leases for 56 mines have ...
20 May, 2016, 04.04 PM IST
Odisha to extend leases of three minesThe Odisha government has decided to extend the leases of three of 11 mines under consideration with the state, including one of Adhunik gr...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.48 PM IST
Disappointed with amendment to mining laws: Naveen PatnaikOdisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik expressed "deep disappointment" with the Narendra Modi government’s recent amendment to mining laws.
08 Feb, 2015, 09.45 PM IST
Odisha demands scrapping of mining lease extension provisionOdisha demanded scrapping of the mining lease extension provision in Mines Ordinance, saying such extensions will deprive states of crucial...
19 Jan, 2015, 09.23 PM IST
Odisha government delays on renewal of mining leases: CEC tells SCIn its latest report on the state of mining in Odisha, the apex court-appointed panel said the state Government should come out with a clea...
20 Oct, 2014, 11.21 PM IST
CEC on mining to visit Odisha to assess the satus of mines on MondayThe Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on mining is scheduled to undertake a two-day tour to Odisha.
07 Jun, 2014, 07.02 PM IST
Government clearance: Tata Steel, SAIL set to resume work at Odisha captive minesFollowing the ban, the entire process for granting approval for lease renewal was 'fast tracked' by the state government to minimise disrup...
03 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Tata Steel, Sail likely to get nod for captive minesThe Odisha government is expected to issue orders that will allow SAIL and Tata Steel to restart operations at their captive mines shut sin...
29 May, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Steelmakers dread Goa-like Ban by Supreme Court in OdishaThe industry's worst fears are centered around a possible ban on some 27 mines which have the necessary approvals but pending lease renewal...
07 May, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
SC may ask Odisha to speed up grant of fresh mining leases, ban mining in state for 3 monthsA bench, comprising justices a K Patnaik, FMI Kalifullah and S S Nijjar hinted as much before they reserved their orders on the issue.
28 Apr, 2014, 04.31 PM IST
Supreme Court's order on Goa mining may have nationwide implicationsCompanies are closely studying the fine print of an order that could have far-reaching impact.
23 Apr, 2014, 02.52 AM IST
Experts criticise suspension of mining in Odisha, say the irregularities in the system could have been rectifiedThey said they fear the suspension will lead to a complete ban on mining in the state on the lines of Karnataka and Goa, where the Apex Cou...
06 Feb, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- CEC asks Odisha to expedite renewals of mining leases
A SC panel has advised the Odisha government to expedite renewal of mining leases and give priority to development of infrastructure in min...
12 Dec, 2012, 06.02 AM IST