mining

New Delhi: The Central government has granted permission to Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd (OMCL) to use drones for aerial survey of its three mines. Following the OMCL's application seeking permission, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on…

Bhubaneswar: Fearing that mines will come to a grinding halt putting raw material pressure on industries, miners have sought both state and Central help for timely auctions and smooth transition of clearances to ensure continuity in…

As expected, metal industry investors are now clamouring for guarantee from the state for regular supply of their raw material. This makes business sense but the intention, unilateral. The tone of such a recent demand was somewhat…

Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore and other non-ferrous minerals in the country. We are gearing up for the auction of mines and everybody – the Centre, the state, the industry – seems to be in a jiffy to get it done. I had written…

Odisha is opening its ratna bhandara (treasure vault) and we should be aware of how this would change our lives forever. Don’t bracket the author as an anti-mining activist just because he’s trying to break the slumber of civil society.…