Responsible Miner

Kennecott Minerals favored Proposed Decision in Michigan Case

A Michigan administrative law judge today affirmed the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s decision to issue two permits to the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company for its proposed Eagle nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For full story, click here

Mining Mayhem Triggered Ecological Disaster in Zambles Province

Nickel is not doing too well in the world market these days, but residents here do not seem to mind, even though nickel has become one of this town’s major [...]

NLC Plan to Venture Into Environment Friendly Projects

The Neyweli Lignite Corp. has planned to venture into environment friendly projects based on resources like water and wind. For full story, click here

North America’s Oldest Operating Mine Fined $95,000

North America’s oldest operating mine, under a cloud of scrutiny following the death of a young worker last summer, has been ordered to pay a $95,000 fine for falsifying environmental testing last year. For full story, click here

US Govt. Approved Mountaintop Mine In West Virginia

US government approved Consol Energy Inc’s plan to fill valleys and streams with debris from a mountaintop removal coal mine in West Virginia, over the objections of environmental groups. For full story, click here

Coal Mine Plan Shut Down Over Green Concerns

In a major setback to Adani Powers, the principal chief conservator of forests has rejected its proposal for operating a captive coal mine in the vicinity of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve for its 1000 MW power plant in Gondia, home town of civil aviation minister Praful Patel. For full story, click here

Goa will close all Iron Ore Mines Near Wildlife Sanctuaries

Goa Government has taken a decision to close all mines located in less than a kilometer from wildlife sanctuaries. The said decision is likely to affect nearly one third of Goa’s 163 licensed mines that are located near sanctuaries and is expected to have an adverse impact on state’s iron ore trade with China. For full [...]

FPI Cities Abused in Application of Environment Law on Business

The Laguna Lake Development Authority has closed a small jewelry shop for allegedly polluting the Laguna de Bay. But the same small firm was later found to be innocent of the charge. For full story, click here

Govt. will address Human Rights Violations in Mining Areas

The Ministry of Environment Science and Technology declared the government is taking steps to address the numerous allegations of Human Rights violation in mining communities. For full story, click here

Environmentalists Opposed Coal Exports and Open Pit Method in Bangladesh

Experts and environmentalists recently declared that the government’s coal policy should not provide for coal export and open mining method in Bangladesh. For full story, click here