Govt assures a new CZMP with people’s views
Plan to be drafted by Environment Department in consultation with CZMA, GSPCB, scientists PORVORIM: In a major victory to the people, the State government on Tuesday announced it woud draft a fresh
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GMOEA against export ban saying the move will not help solve the illegal mining issue
PANJIM: Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association (GMOEA) has said that the control on the exports of iron ore from the state is not a solution for the problems prevailing in the state. In fact, they added,
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Goa set to have 1,000 odd mining leases very soon!
PANJIM: State Mines and Geology department has almost 623 prospecting licences pending for the approval, besides the existing 595 deemed leases which are being processed, a government document revealed.
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High Level committee to scrutinize Goa Forest Police 2011
PANJIM: At long last, the State government has constituted a high level committee to scrutinize suggestions and objections given in response to the Goa Forest Policy, 2011. The Committee which will be
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Garbage treatment plant -- not in my backyard
The Rs 90 lakh garbage treatment plant at Canacona sits idle, as people wait for the Municipal Council and Forest Department to iron out difference over an approach road. Meanwhile the town stinks as people
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Karnataka Chief Conservator of Forest finds Goan mines within its wildlife sanctuaries buffer zones
PANJIM: In a major development, Karnataka Chief Conservator of Forest (KCCF) has directed his Goa counterpart to revoke clearance licences of 19 mines, which are within 10kms radius of wildlife sanctuaries.
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Contradictory figures from Mines and Geology Department show 117 active mining leases in RP 2021 as against the stated 90
PANJIM: Data submitted to the high powered Regional Plan (RP) 2021 committee by Mines and Geology Department has revealed that there are 117 active mining leases, which is contrary to the figure of 90 active mining leases projected by the department before the authorities.
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MoEF cancels Sesa Goa's Pirna mine Environmental clearance for faulty EIA.
PANJIM: The Union Ministry for Environment and Forest (MoEF) Wednesday canceled the environment clearance (EC) given to Pirna Iron Ore Mines of Sesa Goa for suppressing information and faulty environment impact assessment.
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Now mining companies might have to report to IBM under United Nations Framework Classification guidelines.
PANJIM: All mining companies may now have to submit their annual report on exploration work carried out at the site along with mining operation to Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). Ministry of Mines in fresh draft guidelines released for Reporting of Mineral Reserves and Resources under United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) has decided to implement the same, failing which action would be initiated by cancellation of mining lease for violating Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR), 1988.
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Unchecked and over aggressive mining has lead to pollution of water bodies - Environmentalist Ramesh Gawas
PANJIM: Aggressive mining, most of which is in violation of environmental norms, has turned almost all water bodies in the mining belt murky, forcing the people to drink non potable water. Environmentalist Ramesh Gawas has prepared a detailed study of these water bodies which will be presented to the Justice Shah Commission Saturday.
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Shah Commission teams complete 75% of their work.
The eight teams of Shah Commission, probing illegal mining in Goa, have completed almost 75 per cent of the work relating to inspection of mines, officials said adding that the work would be completed this weekend.