Responsible Miner

Iraq has been far behind in Mine Clearance

The Iraqi government’s failure to grasp the scope of its land mine and bomb problem has derailed efforts to clear what is considered one of the world’s most contaminated countries. Kent Paulusson, the United Nations Development Fund’s senior mine action adviser for Iraq, stated: They are in the same league as Afghanistan in terms of saturation. For full [...]

Sriprakash Jaiswal declared bonanza for CIL Employees

Union coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has promised four per cent share in the profit of the Coal India Limited to the employees. For full story, click here

Coal Minister will Fast Track Mining Projects

To fast track the implementation of coal mining projects deferred on account of environmental clearances or land acqusition problem, Union coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal asked for greater cooperation and support from state governments. For full story, click here

Xstrata will signal deals back on mining agenda

Xstrata PLC’s bold proposal will merge with Anglo American PLC marks a huge shift from prior mining deals and is a sign that industry consolidation is firmly back on the agenda. For full story, click here

Money isn’t an issue for contribution towards environment

Given the current demand forecast, it is essential that coal output is increased at a faster pace than the current rate. At present, the growth rate of coal production is about 6.40 per cent. For full story, click here

NDMC has resumed diamond mining in Panna

After a break of four years, India’s National Mineral Development Corporation has commenced diamond mining at Mazgawa in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. For full story, click here

Protest camp will set up to back village campaign against open-cast

At one end of the track a gate barricaded with chicken wire, tree branches and padlocks is adorned with skull-and-crossbone flags, while at the other a makeshift barrier has seen wooden pallets fashioned to stop any vehicle in its tracks. For full story, click here

Environment Ministry will speed up clearances for coal mining

In a bid to boost coal production in the country, the environment ministry has agreed with the coal ministry to expedite forest clearances in degraded forest lands which was roughly 42% of the existing forested area in the country. The rest of the forests that is the moderate and dense forests would be excluded from [...]

Forest Rights Act have come in handy to stop Mining in Green Areas

The wildlife lobby and many environmentalists disliked it but now the Forest Rights Act could become a tool for them to prevent mining in important forest areas. For full story, click here

Ramesh’s No-Mining plans in forests have been facing legal hurdles

Minister of state for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh’s has planned for an environmentally responsive coal mining regime may run into some legal hurdles. Mr Ramesh proposed that for the purpose of mining, forest areas would be classified as “go” and “no go” areas. For full story, click here