Odisha governemnt responsible for Posco uncertainty: Pradhan

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 18:11

The iron ore mines for the project was sent just three days before the new MMDR Act came into being, by then it was clear that mines would be allocated through auction route following modifications in the law.

72 Iron ore mines in Goa can resume operations

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 19:30

The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has issued an order revoking suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) to 72 iron ore mines in Goa, giving some boost to the coastal state's economy.

Centre examining ore lease proposal to Posco for Rs 52K cr project

Last Updated: Sunday, December 7, 2014, 11:14

"The Posco project work has not started. However, we are optimistic about implementation of the project," Odisha Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick told the state Assembly last week.

Proper system 'must' to regulate iron ore mining in Goa: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 19:23

The Supreme Court on Thursday said there should be a proper system in place to regulate mining and other related activities in Goa where iron ore extractions in 90 mines had been banned by it following the report of a panel that illegal mining was going on there.

SAIL scouting for new iron ore mines in MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 11:48

Currently, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) meets all its requirements through captive iron ore mines and had produced 21.48 million tonnes (MT) of ore in the last fiscal to produce 13.4 crude steel.

SAIL gearing up to increase iron ore production

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 13:24

With SAIL aiming to produce 24 million tonnes of hot metal by 2015-16, the Raw Materials Division of the steel major is gearing up to increase iron ore production from its seven mines located in Jharkhand and Odisha.

Steel policy draft proposes bidding for iron ore mines

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 20:59

The draft has projected India's iron ore requirement to increase to 392 MT by 2025-26, from around 200 MT at present.

Shah panel visits iron ore mines in Odisha

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 22:08

A team of Justice MB Shah Commission probing alleged mining scam in Odisha on Thursday made a surprise visit to four iron ore mines in Joda and Koida mining circles in Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts today.

Tight security for Goa Mines Department

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 09:15

Shah Commission has indicted former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat for not acting against "illegalities" in Goa`s mining sector.

NMDC gives steel making shop project to Siemens-led consortium

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 23:49

State-run iron miner NMDC Wednesday said it has awarded the contract for the entire steel making shop (SMS) package for its upcoming Nagarnar steel plant to a consortium led by Siemens VAI, Austria.

Rio Tinto says iron ore growing, sees shorter pricing methods

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 09:09

Global miner Rio Tinto (RIO.AX) (RIO.L) said on Monday iron ore demand remained robust despite market weakness, and said a fall in prices was accelerating a move to shorter-pricing methods.

Govt asks SFIO to begin prosecution against Sesa Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 00:06

The Corporate Affairs Ministry is understood to have ordered prosecution against mines major Sesa Goa on eight grounds, including over and under-invoicing of exports and imports of over Rs 1,000 crore.