Mining is being carried out in a majority of Goa's mines without the mandatory air pollution clearance, Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira said Friday. [Continue]

Ethiopia is becoming a major centre for Indian investment in Africa as companies seek new ventures in mining, textiles, leather, education and the hospitality industry in one of the world's most ancient nations. [Continue]

Panaji, March 23 (Coal Geology) The opposition Tuesday put Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on the mat over illegal mining in the state. Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar criticised Kamat for not taking action against mining at Ambeli in south Goa, 60 km from here, in the guise of digging a water pond. Kamat is also [Continue]

Lafarge Umiam Mining Private Limited (LUMPL), a subsidiary of French firm Lafarge, Saturday dismissed a civil society group's allegations that the company was ignoring the Supreme Court's stay on mining in Meghalaya. [Continue]

A Meghalaya assembly panel Friday recommended that the government take up a uranium mining project in the West Khasi Hills district without further delay but subject to some conditions. [Continue]