Mining
TNPCB orders closure of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi
24 May 2018
Sterlite’s 4,00,000 tonne copper smelter, first proposed to be set up in Tuticorin in 1995, was rejected by three states - Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra - before it was finally allowed to set up in Tamil Nadu
Madras HC halts Sterlite’s expansion in Thoothukudi
23 May 2018
The stay order on the construction of Sterlite's copper smelter plant comes after locals complained of massive groundwater pollution in the area
SC quashes all mining lease renewals in Goa
07 Feb 2018
The apex court has directed almost all mining companies in the state to stop operations by 15 March and also asked the centre to issue fresh environmental clearances if these mines are to continue operations
Adani denied Australian federal funding as greens up the ante
05 Feb 2018
It’s double whammy for Adani with both Australia's opposition and ruling party vying with each other to oppose the $16.5-billion Carmichael coal mine project
Adani ends tie-up with Downer, to go it alone on Australian project
19 Dec 2017
In a setback to Adani, the newly-elected Queensland government led by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week vetoed a A$900-million concessional loan for the construction of a rail line for Adani's Carmichael coal mine project
Coal scam: Ex-Jharkhand CM Koda, former coal secy get 3-year jail
16 Dec 2017
While all four accused were granted statutory bail for a period of two months to enable them to file appeals in the Delhi High Court, Koda would, however, remain barred from electoral politics in the light of a 2013 Supreme Court judgement
