DMF fund should instead be used to address concerns of mining-affected people like lack of access to clean drinking water, health care, livelihoods and poor nutrition levels among children
Increasing political members in Rajasthan's DMF body is highly problematic: experts
CAG audit points out loss of mining revenue in Odisha
Mining in news on April 13
Mining in news on April 11
Today’s updates in the mining industry
Bombay HC questions DMF administration in Goa, identifies loopholes in state law
Pointing to the poor knowledge of mining-affected people about DMF, the court also questioned if they are receiving any ...
This coastal village in Mozambique now at the mercy of Chinese mining company
Local residents want the government to probe into company's operations and negotiate compensation for irresponsible sand mining
SC cancels mining leases in Goa, slams state government, environment ministry for favouring miners
After March 15, fresh leases and environmental clearances must be obtained by miners to continue mining thereafter
Goa increases coal handling capacity of Mormugao Port, a protected natural harbour
Since 2001-02, the port has tripled its coal and coke-carrying capacities, resulting in a disasterous impact on the air ...
Union Budget 2018: Mining sector needs more than just increased budgetary outlays
It is important to ensure that the private sector becomes the main source of funding exploration and R&D
Centre proposes more power for states to grant environmental clearance
The draft notification, which is in public domain, now puts more mining projects under the ambit of State Environmental ...
Centre asks mining companies to contribute to Swachh Bharat Mission projects
With CSR investments likely to boost funding for SBM projects, the DMF must now be used only to address ...
Trump to shrink two national monuments in Utah to allow drilling, mining
Despite raging protests, the US President will announce his decision in Utah today
Supreme Court gives breather to mining companies, clarifies on DMF payment
This has come in response to a petition filed by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries
District Mineral Foundation has over Rs 11,000 crore to invest in mining-affected districts
However, funds are yet to be sanctioned for development programmes in most districts
How will India address illegal sand mining without any data?
New laws to regulate sand mining have not had much impact
Goan village residents fight for sustainable mining rights
Residents of Caurem, a tribal village, have always been at the forefront of anti-mining demonstrations. Now, they have formed ...
Centre starts reviewing National Mineral Policy following Supreme Court directions
The apex court directed revision of the policy for better mining practices and regulation
Supreme Court fines illegal miners in Odisha, directs fund to be used for tribal benefit in mining districts
Also directs Centre to revise National Mineral Policy to regulate mining effectively
India's search for uranium could displace 4,000 in 13 tribal villages of Madhya Pradesh
Like Madhya Pradesh, Telangana is also witnessing tribal protests against uranium exploration
Poor despite Rs 5,800 crore
Plan and plan well is the message from the first independent evaluation of India's ambitious resource-sharing plan for mining ...
Quarrying suspended in Navi Mumbai’s Parsik Hill as authorities review mining lease
Residents and civil society want an end to the quarrying with air pollution levels rising to hundred times the ...
The last line of defence: Indigenous rights and Adani's land deal
An Indigenous group is bringing legal action against Adani, which may create a roadblock to building infrastructure around Carmichael ...
Who will pay for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine project?
While the mining firm has given a green light to the Carmichael project, essential loan for its realisation has ...
Around the world, environmental laws are under attack in all sorts of ways
Essential environmental safeguards are being conveniently downsized, diminished, ignored or swept under the carpet all over the world