Section 9B of MMDR Act, 1957 empowers State Governments to establish District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to work for welfare and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related operations and make
Despite a huge potential, the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), instituted with the aim of ensuring benefit sharing for mining-affected people, has several shortfalls on various fronts, finds the Centre
How corruption, mismanagement and political influence is undermining investment in Uganda’s mining sector and threatening people and environment. Uganda is rich in natural resource wealth such as gold,
In a bid to decongest the main roads of Goa, the state government has decided to set up dedicated corridors in next three years for the transportation of iron ore from the mining leases to the jetties.
GSPCB to assess quality of air before deciding on resuming operations; Mining firms make presentations on measures to curb air pollution PANJIM: Iron ore mining activity at Sonshi, Sattari will remain
This to identify land for creating infrastructure facilities under Comprehensive Environment Plan in Mining Impact Zone Officials of the departments of mines and geology, forest, revenue and Railways
MARGAO: The villagers of Cavrem in Quepem taluka are charting a new course in their anti-mining agitation. After a sustained anti-mining agitation in the village, the villagers are now raring to enter
Parrikar orders all 108 vehicles of Sonshi villagers to be utilised for their employment PANJIM: The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, has warned that he would shut down the iron ore mines at Sonshi
The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) is a policy framework that was created by the African Union in 2009 to ensure that Africa uses its mineral resources strategically for broad-based, inclusive development.
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Registered and Illegal Mines, 09/03/2017. The details of working mines registered with IBM as on 28.02.2017 in the country, statewise are given at Annexure-I. The details
In a bid to cut down delays and introduce transparency and accountability in granting environmental clearance, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced an online system
