Mining
JSPL close to acquiring West African iron ore mine for around $2 bn
22 Oct 2012
After terminating a $2.1-billion iron ore development deal in Bolivia this year, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL), controlled by billionaire politician Naveen Jindal, is close to acquiring an iron ore mine in West Africa for $2 billion.
CBI charges Yeddyurappa, JSW Steel in graft case
17 Oct 2012
Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa has been accused of receiving a Rs20-crore kickback from South West Mining in return for waiving Rs890 crore due to the state government
Jagan denied bail, more properties attached
05 Oct 2012
Supreme Court halts all mining in Goa
05 Oct 2012
The apex court has also restrained mining companies from exporting and selling ores that have already been extracted