Coal ministry to set up sustainable development cell

It will advise on, plan and monitor mitigation measures taken by coal companies to minimise environmental impact of mining

A plea for Odisha’s tribals affected by mining

As Odisha plans to auction its mines in the next few years, an Odia pleads for the communities to be affected the most, the state’s adivasis

Request for diverting forest land in Saranda for Tata rejected

Forest Advisory Committee, which comes under MoEF, cited a lack of information as well as many inconsistencies in the proposal

Will the new National Mineral Policy ensure responsible mining?

The NMP 2019 misses out on providing necessary guidance on some fundamental things that would have made it a guiding document to ensure …

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

Meghalaya coal mine mishap: A week on, no sign of trapped miners

Heavy rains, technical snags and unavailability of labour due to COVID-19 lockdown continues to hamper operations 

Origins and reining in of sand mafias

Sand mining thrives because it is low investment, low risk, but promises high returns. A few roadblocks like Durga Shakti Nagpal notwithstanding

G S Roonwal speaks about his new book 'Mining and Environment Sustainability'

Mining maims the mighty Aravallis

Illegal mining and real estate projects batter the 2.5 billion years old mountain range in just 40 years

The by-product of development

The dwellers of Khadam-1 resettlement site in Odisha, who were displaced due to a coal mining project, have been waiting for 17 years for …

Parliament passes controversial mining bill

Opportunity to truly reform mining governance to balance economic growth with social justice and environmental safety has been lost

Death of IAS officer underscores threats posed by sand, land mafia

While police say D K Ravi’s death is prima facie a case of suicide, Opposition parties and civil society assert it could very well be a …

Mongolia holds rare text message vote on mining

Facing the heat of slowed economy and protests from environmentalists, PM has called for a public mandate on whether to allow investment in …

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

Home sunk home

SC puts an end to OMC's bid to mine Niyamgiri

Apex court rejects the OMC-Vedanta joint venture in what is being seen as a decisive victory for the indigenous tribal group, the Dongria Kondhs

Confrontation mine

The Paroja-Kondha tribe of southwest Orissa are waging a battle to save their forests and rivers from mining companies and a profit-driven government

Committee meets to reassess complete mining ban in Jharkhand district

Saranda, Chaibasa in Jharkhand had large reserves of iron ore, wrote Jharkhand's chief secretary

Illegal sand mining: 20 arrested, 40 big boats seized in Bihar police operation on Sone river

Criminal syndicates have been unleashed terror in recent months by attacking & killing police officials who have cracked down upon them  

Vedanta bauxite mine: Odisha villagers raise concerns at public hearing, accuse company of spreading misinformation

Villagers allege mining company to share fake information and misleading tribals

Replenishment study of riverbed sand must for sand mining in Uttar Pradesh: NGT

Replenishment studies must be done by credible institutions, says court  

Jharkhand mine collapse: 11 workers killed; over 50 feared trapped

Rescue operations still on, exact number of trapped miners yet to be ascertained

Engulfing apathy

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 benefits at all

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 districts