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

Tata Steel lease creates a furore

Allegations by Bihar minister Sonadhari Singh of illegal mining in Chotanagpur has stirred up a hornets' nest.

Steel manufacturer in the dock

Prompted by protests, the Maharashtra government is considering action against a steel manufacturing unit for causing water pollution.

No cap on iron mining in Odisha

Centre rejects Shah Commission recommendation, says it would upset industry

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-…

Planting risk

Belgaum sponge iron plant disregards closure notices

Spongy mess

Goa units caught dumping

POSCO bags 1,174 ha forests

Villagers resist land acquisition for steel plant  

What is rice fortification? Does India really need this Rs 2,700 crore per annum scheme?

There is more to food and nourishment than just rice

Here is why states need tailor-made strategies to address anaemia

There’s a need to focus on other contributing factors beside iron supplementation and fortification of food articles, finds a study

The bacteria behind the iron curtain

Microbiologists say a species of bacteria was responsible for iron deposits in the sedimentary layers that run hundreds of kilometres deep in the …

A dying tradition

Dearth of knowledge has frustrated attempts to revive a traditional but viable method of making iron.

Pakistan president suspends chief justice

Curfew on tribals

For protesting road construction for steel industry hub

Simply Put: Sambalpur’s iron-rich fields

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The iron hand in global temperature

Scientists have found iron concentrations in sea water affect the growth of plankton that keep a tab on carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

Tribals take on polluters

Sponge iron unit poisons their drinking water¤ farms

Easy solution

Anti-pollution software

To monitor sponge iron units

Western Australia needs to diversify to overcome effects of mining bust: Report

The region can create 165,000 new jobs by 2025, contribute more than $19 billion to its economy if it capitalises on other existing industry …

Anaemia: India needs social norms-based interventions at every phase of a woman’s life

While behaviour change communication for drug adherence and knowledge of anaemia as a serious disease is needed, challenging detrimental social …

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

Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study

After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study

Iron and zinc deficiencies can be addressed through simple measures: study

Cereals, tubers and legumes contain a class of anti-nutrients which make iron and zinc present in food, unavailable to the body