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Manohar Parrikar’s absence puts Goa mining sector in a quandary

According to the miners' association, Goa mining sector directly and indirectly employs about 60,000 people, and its shutdown would impact nearly 200,000 people, including dependents

4 min read16 Mar 2018
Politics

All options including auction of mining leases on table: Manohar Parrikar

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has said his government will explore all options, including auction of mining leases, to ensure that the mining industry is not affected by the Supreme Court order

2 min read8 Feb 2018
Companies

Vedanta seeks cut in iron ore export duty, levies

Vedanta hopes to export more than 5.5 million tonnes of iron ore from Goa in the financial year to March 2016

1 min read31 Oct 2015
Politics

Goa govt to auction 1 million tonnes of iron ore inventory

Iron ore inventory from Goa's Codli, Odamol, Patiem and Tudou mines will be up for auction through the online bidding process

1 min read24 Jul 2015
Politics

Environment ministry revokes suspension of Goa mines

Goa chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar says mining industry will resume operations immediately

3 min read18 Mar 2015
Companies

Falling iron ore prices to make Sesa Sterlite’s exports from Goa unprofitable

Even if mining resumes in Goa, Sesa Sterlite faces challenges of falling iron ore prices in the global market

2 min read20 Sep 2014
Politics

India’s Apr-Jan iron ore exports slump 68%

In Orissa, the govt has imposed curbs to check illegal mining, contributing to the decline in exports

1 min read27 Feb 2013
Opinion

Views | Goa’s miners have a weak case

Views | Goa’s miners have a weak case

2 min read21 Dec 2011
Politics

Goa’s activists show they can bite

Goa’s activists show they can bite

6 min read19 Dec 2011
Politics

Ambar Timblo | Goa’s ores are suited for exports

Ambar Timblo | Goa’s ores are suited for exports

6 min read18 Dec 2011
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