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 chief minister orders resumption of mining in 27 lease areas
State government plans to start mining from lease areas which were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, allege activists
Supreme Court allows resumption of mining in Goa
Order follows committee report suggesting extraction up to 20 million tonnes of iron ore be permitted, subject to an adequate regulatory …
Green tribunal directs environment ministry not to appoint inexperienced persons in expert panels
NGOs, activists allege unqualified persons are being appointed to bodies that advise government on environment and social impacts of projects
Shah Commission wound up before it could probe illegal mining in Chhattisgarh
As environmental groups appeal against termination of commission, Supreme Court asks government to respond by November 18
SC's expert panel says limited iron ore mining can be allowed in Goa
Recommends strong regulatory mechanism should be in place before mining is resumed; industry cheers over possible lifting of one-and-a-half year-…
Goa's iron ore miners undergo pollution board check
Consent to operate will be withdrawn if mines found extracting excess ore, say officials
Welcome to Goa, state of mines
The ecology-economy debate polarises communities
Will the new BJP government rein in Goa's mining mafia?
Non-profits point out that BJP fielded candidates who are in the mining business
Goa to cancel licences of 40 illegal mines
Mines were operating for over two decades without renewal of mining lease
Goa mine workers take to the streets
Over 100,000 people in the state affected by suspension of mining activity
SC bans transportation of illegally mined ore from Goa
Asks Centre, state to continue with ban on mining in the state
'Is Dabolim project in forest area?'
High court seeks status report from Goa's forest department in eight weeks
Mining in Goa: damage to the environment greater than loss of revenue
Activists demand assessment of impact of mining on state's environment and communities