The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020
<p>Parliament passed The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for amendments in Mines & Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Rajya Sabha passed
Ministry of Mines
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State to have say in mining leases
The Centre on Wednesday clarified to the state government that the January 12 ordinance on mines has not taken away its pre-recommendation rights to examine the eligibility of any application for lease
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SC to take a call on fate of lapsed mines
State, Centre differ over clause of lease renewal The Supreme Court will now decide the fate of 18 lapsed mining leases in the state, including two belonging to Tata Steel, which hoped to restart operation
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Centre urged to send expert panel to study State’s unique mining culture
The State government has urged the Centre to despatch an expert committee to study mining of ore and other mineral deposits before formulating rules for allocating iron ore mines through the auction route.
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President approves ordinance to pave way for mine auctions
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday approved the much-awaited ordinance for auction of iron ore and other minerals, which will help the government bring in a system of competitive bidding for mine allocations.
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Mining ban in Goa, Karnataka led to loss of 1 mn jobs: study
Assocham-Yes Bank study asks government to take progressive policy initiatives Employees are seen at the Bedara Bhommanahalli (BBH) iron ore mines at Chitradurga in Karnataka Ban on iron ore mining
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Government drops proposal to restrict mineral exploration
The ministry of mines has dropped a proposal to restrict initial search for mineralisation done under reconnaissance permits. The ministry is finalising amendments to the mining law. Officials said the
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Union govt to create District Mineral Foundation in mining-affected areas
Union Ministry of Mines and Steel has proposed to create a District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in every district affected by mining, which will be funded by an additional levy related to royalty. The
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Provide details on illegal sand mining’
The Centre has asked States to immediately furnish details of cases of illegal sand mining, including the action taken in the last three years to stop the menace. “Although mining of sand comes within
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Firms may sell mines under proposed changes to mining law
Under current laws, a company cannot sell mines but only transfer leases when it is acquired by another firm The central government, after allowing commercial mining in the coal sector, is now planning
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It’s final: New mining leases will be granted through the auction route
The National Green Tribunal today sought a response from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking directions to prevent pollution and contamination of water in rivers of Western UP.