Ex-Karnataka chief minister acquitted in Bellary mining bribery case
CBI court judge RB Dharmagowder acquitted all 13 accused in the case
Dumped in a pit
The 2014 National Green Tribunal ban has not only failed to contain rat-hole mining, but has also stopped the Meghalaya government from …
Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill to facilitate transfer of captive mining leases
The Bill will facilitate the transfer of captive mine leases which have not been granted through auction
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
Don't panic, bang the walls
New technology pinpoints location of trapped miners faster
The gold rush
Tanzania is regulating its gold mining sector. Small-scale artisanal mining is also being legalised in this poor country
Mining skill
Strengthen district mineral foundations' administration, planning: suggests Mines Ministry
With around Rs 2.5 lakh crore accruals estimated in DMFs over next 25 years, it holds enormous potential for removing socio-economic deprivation …
Mining in news on April 13
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments on mining
District Mineral Foundation: interview with Ramesh Sharma
Ramesh Sharma is the convenor of Ekta Parishad
District Mineral Foundation
The District Mineral Foundation's objective is to work for the interest of people living in areas affected by mining
Africa Mining Vision finds support of governments, private companies
The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) has been designed to ensure that mining activities contribute to economic transformation and benefit all African …
Australia, source of uranium and lead pollution in Antarctica
Since 1945, rise in Southern Hemisphere uranium levels has been attributed to uranium mining in Australia
NGT seeks report on damages due to sand mining in Jaipur villages
Illegal sand mining affecting health and environment in and around 5 villages of Jaipur’s Katputli tehsil, villagers claim
Odisha DMF's budget allocation lacks focus on health, other basic services
Mining-affected people in Kendujhar district will get only Rs 5 crore for basic health facilities, while Rs 4 crore will be spent on a …
Why unlawful sand mining in India needs good governance
Violation of environmental laws needs pressing attention by officials; a strict law enforcement is needed against illegal sand mining, says experts
Chhattisgarh govt revises District Mineral Foundation Trust composition
Despite changes, still no representation of mining-affected people in the body; state needs to consider this
Increasing political members in Rajasthan's DMF body is highly problematic: experts
Grossly neglects the scope of mining-affected people to have a say in investments and decisions of DMFs
TANZANIA
Rat-hole mining a trap
Andhra Pradesh unveils new sand policy
A tonne of sand will be available for Rs 370 only at government-owned stockyards
Talcher coal mine accident: 1 dead, 4 trapped after landslide
The death toll might go up to 14 as the nine rescued workers are in a serious condition
Coal India signs MoU for environmental audit of mines
The MoU with Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education will facilitate eco-restoration of 430 mines
Centre eases green norms to expedite coal mining projects
Projects can now move forward even in the absence of final clearance
Philippine green minister stands by her decision to shut mines
On February 2, Regina Lopez had ordered the closure of 23 of the Philippines' 41 mines and suspended five others for environmental violations