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 a society …
Unused stock, reduced damage: Why iron ore sale ban was relaxed in Karnataka
Situation because of which ban was imposed 10 years ago now ‘changed for the better’, Supreme Court says
Brazil environmental disaster: 9 killed, 300 missing after dam near iron mine bursts
The accident happened at the Feijao mine in the southeastern state of Minas Gerias; it is the second such incident in the same state in 3 years
Unchecked mining spells doom for Saranda forest in Jharkhand
Unregulated large-scale mining activities have decimated plant and wildlife populations in the once-rich Saranda forest in Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh CM stays mining activities in Bailadila
This decision has come days after locals launched an indefinite protest against mining on the hill that is religiously significant for them
Goa: can it strike a balance between environment and development?
Promoting eco-friendly tourism and reviving mining without harming environment are major challenges
Elephants fall prey to Odisha mineral rush
Three elephants were killed while crossing a national highway on August 22 when they were hit by trucks laden with iron ore
Welcome to Goa, state of mines
The ecology-economy debate polarises communities
Kudremukh closure
SC directs KIOCL to shut mining operations
Burdened by mines
Unscientific mining in Bellary has caused environmental devastation
Centre may open 43,000 ha of Jharkhand’s Saranda forest for mining
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change orders formation of a committee to look into the prospect of amending Management Plan for …
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
Long road ahead: Odisha’s DMF funds to improve livelihood
The state has amended its DMF Rules and is also investing in projects to improve the lives of its mining-affected people; whether DMF lives up to …
Prosperity, thorns, a village road: Ground report from Khodgaon (near Rowghat iron ore reserve)
A road in national interest: Despite its opposition, a tribal village sees a road cut right through it to mine one of India’s biggest iron-…
Drilling in details
Hartman de Souza decodes Goa's mining machinery, which has defrocked the state's environment
Dream run over
Aparna Pallavi finds out why residents of Goa’s prettiest village cannot wish away mining which they hate
Steel lobby locks horns with mining firms in Karnataka
Three years after the mining scam that rocked the country, steel producers and mining companies accuse each other of forming cartels to control …
Adivasi leaders opposing iron mines in Maharashtra arrested
Locals allege lathi charge by cops; Police say protestors stopped way of security personnel heading towards a police station
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 3, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Deadly dam burst in Brazil puts mining company under scanner
Brazil’s Federal Police accuse mining company Samarco of wilful misconduct in relation to a deadly dam burst in November 2015
Agreement likely between Brazil and mining company over dam collapse
A tailings dam had collapsed in November 2015 that killed 16 people and polluted nearby areas
Odisha, Jharkhand mull iron ore e-auction
Follow Karnataka’s example which raised huge revenues through the initiative
A tiny radioactive capsule is lost on a highway in Western Australia. Here’s what you need to know
The capsule contains caesium-137, a radioactive isotope which spits out electrons and high-energy photons
Apex court allows NMDC to operate mines in Bellary
Private mining to remain suspended
Supreme Court lifts ban on 16 Bellary mines
Resumption of operations subject to statutory clearances and implementation of relief and rehabilitation plans