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New Delhi, Sept 11: Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the increase in number of District Mineral Foundation Trusts exempted from

Goa Iron Ore Mining Ban Continues After SC Rejects Review Petitions, Upbraids Miners As of today, no entity holds a valid lease to mine iron ore in Goa. Iron ore mining in Goa. Photo: PTI Law24/Jul/2021 Bengaluru: In an order passed on July 9, the Supreme Court of India rejected pleas by Vedanta Ltd. and the state of Goa to review a judgment that cancelled the company’s mining leases in the state. Notably, the court also criticised both parties for their legal strategy – waiting for j...

Welcome lock on mining funds The Centre also observed that states have been found transferring DMF funds to their own treasury and consolidated funds, and even to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and other schemes. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- For representational purposes (Photo | EPS) On July 12, the Ministry of Mines came out with an order that sought to reiterate the District Mineral Foundation’s core spirit and, more importantly, the utilisation of its resources by the states. For...

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2017 Across the continent, the Africa Mining Vision, adopted by African heads of state in 2009, is gaining momentum with broader development imperatives aimed at integrating mining into industrial and trade policy. As Africa develops, so its sovereign and operating risk will diminish, and its infrastructure will improve. Already the African Development Bank expects growth across African economies to accelerate next year to reach 4.2 percent in 2018. A case...

Nothing Wrong Mining In Forests - Duker

A Deputy Minister-designate of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr George Mireku Duker, has said there is nothing wrong with mining in the country’s forest reserves.

While women activists are happy that they now have a good representation in the Executive, others wonder whether the appointees will have impact

“When I was compiling my cabinet list, I was operating underground alone. This is one area where I don't need assistance. This is a fantastic and pleasant job. I have to look at religion, region,...

Robinah Nabbanja has been named the Prime Minister. President Museveni has finally released the much awaited cabinet list with retired Major Jessica Alupo appointed as the new Vice President whereas former State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Robinah Nabbanja has been named the Prime Minister. Robinah Nabbanja slated to take over from Ruhakana Rugunda as Prime Minister “I hereby inform the country that by virtue of the Authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: ...

President Museveni has appointed Hon Jessica Alupo as the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda