The Latest Breaking News from Mining

The State Cabinet on Thursday felt the investigation into 172 illegal mining cases by the Special Investigation Team of the Karnataka Lokayukta has been very slow for the past five years and decided to extended the term of the SIT till June 20, 2024.

Soil extraction halted at Mattappally

The growth registered is around 70% compared to the corresponding period in the previous fiscal

Heavy rains in Cuddalore & Villupuram districts caused disruption of normal life & lignite mining. Schools & colleges declared holiday & Annamalai University cancelled classes & exams. Rainfall recorded in 24 hrs: Cuddalore 123.6mm, Parangipettai 119.5mm, Chidambaram 102mm & Kattumannarkovil 98mm. Rains predicted till Fri.

The Indigenous A’i Cofán people invoke their ancestors and carry spears but also use drones, GPS mapping and the courts as they fight to protect their land from a rapacious gold rush

Palmer’s company Zeph Investments, 100% owners of Waratah Coal, is accusing the government of installing a pro-climate change judge in an attempt to deny new coal projects.

Indigenous anti-mining protesters that have paralyzed Panama’s key roadways for weeks say they will temporarily suspend blockades for 12 hours Monday as a show of good faith to citizens affected by the demonstrations

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Centre and others to frame guidelines for regulation of trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.

Adivasis in Banteji say they also face arrests, violence and harassment by police and company officials