MB SHAH COMMISSION
CEC disagrees with Odisha government, orders compensation of 30%
The CEC warned that established violations would lead to the lease being revoked and put up for auction.
No truth found in graft charges against Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government by MB Shah panel: Government
The Commission was set up in 2011 by the state govt to probe the allegations of corruption by Cong against the Modi dispensation.
Illegal mining row: Goa, Odisha, Jharkhand yet to file reports on action taken
Goa, Odisha and Jharkhand have not submitted reports on steps taken to curb illegal mining even after a high level panel raised the issue in September last year.
Jayanti Natarajan faces 5 CBI enquiries, wrote to Sonia Gandhi protesting against her side-lining by the party
Natarajan wrote letter on Nov 5, 2014 protesting against her side-lining, within a week of ET breaking the story that CBI planned to question her.
We moved ordinance in order to revive mining industry: Steel & mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
When ordinance is provided for by constitution, it will only strengthen the economy, why doubt it. There is nothing circumventive about it, said Tomar
Goa's Ghost Mines: Face of iron ore mining set to change forever with stricter rules, greater transparency
Goa¡¯s economic growth fell to 8.5% in 2013 from 22% a year earlier. The state lost Rs 1,200 crore in annual royalty and taxes from miners.
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Goa's ex-Director of Mines Arvind Lolienkar grilled by Enforcement Directorate
ED which is probing money laundering aspect of the scam, has issued summonses to 16 companies allegedly involved in iron ore exports from Goa.
MB Shah Commission mining report puts focus back on Saranda
What¡¯s considered Asia¡¯s finest sal forest and is a key elephant habitat holds 28% of the country¡¯s hematite iron ore resources but is also controlled by left-wing militants.
Indian economy lost Rs 50,000 crore on iron ore mining ban
Alone Goa's loss is pegged at Rs 3,000 crore; stoppage of mining since September 2012 also had a cascading impact on other sectors, says report.
Mines ministry commission alleges violations of mining and environmental laws in Odisha
A fact-finding committee appointed by the Union mines ministry has alleged serious violations of mining and environmental laws have been committed in the operations of 23 big mines in Odisha.
Crores lost in illegal mining and exports in Jharkhand, Goa: MB Shah
The Commission also said there is a difference of 53.41 MT of iron ore production in the figures of Indian Bureau of Mines and state government data.
Will ensure speedy probe in black money issue: SIT chief MB Shah
The Narendra Modi Cabinet at its very first meeting yesterday announced that a SIT headed by Shah will be constituted to unearth black money.
Supreme Court's order on Goa mining may have nationwide implications
Companies are closely studying the fine print of an order that could have far-reaching impact.
Sesa Sterlite expects Goa mining ban to be lifted soon
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on lifting an 18-month old mining ban in Goa soon, after which operations may resume in September, following the monsoon, an official of Sesa Sterlite said today.
Rs 60,000 cr lost to illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission
Minerals worth about Rs 60,000 crore were illegally mined in Odisha during 2008-2011, Justice MB Shah Commission of Inquiry said in its report.
Shah panel report on illegal mining in Odisha to be discussed in parliament
The government-appointed MB Shah Commission¡¯s report on illegal mining in Odisha will be placed before Parliament in its current session.
Justice MB Shah panel favours auction of Odisha iron ore leases now
The Justice MB Shah Commission has recommended auctioning of all future iron ore leases in Odisha, a cap on current output and sale through e-auctions.
Recover Rs 60,000 crore from Odisha miners: MB Shah Commission
High powered Justice MB Shah Commission flagged Rs 60,000 crore of illegal iron ore mining in Odisha & asked state govt to recover money from miners "as early as possible".
Govt opposes extension of Shah panel probe on illegal mining
The commission was yet to finish its probe in other major mining states such as Chhattisgarh and Odisha, NGO lawyer Prashant Bhushan argued.
MB Shah Commission's third report on Goa illegal mining soon
Third & final report of MB Shah Commission, which is probing illegal mining activity in Goa, would be submitted as early as possible.
Mining ban: The fate of Vedanta¡¯s Sesa Goa hangs in the balance
Like in Odisha, local activists abound, as does international attention and SC intervention amidst allegations of encroachment of forest land.
Mining ban fallout: Goa port demands Rs 400 crore bailout
Iron-ore exports account for 80% of Goa Port¡¯s revenues and because of ban on exports the port is likely to post a Rs 130cr loss in 2012-13.
Shah Panel favours physical verification of mine area
With the Shah Commission which is probing into illegal mining in the country, now allowing physical verification of mines.
Odisha identifies 111 mining companies violating green norms
Mining in Odisha has virtually come to a grinding halt with the state government limiting iron ore mining only for captive consumption.
Illegal mining: Shah Commission to submit report in three months
Justice MB Shah commission which is probing into the illegal mining activities in the country, including Odisha, has completed its third phase of inquiry on Sunday.
Goa mining crisis: GCCI urges RBI to restructure loans
Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry is in talks with RBI urging restructuring of loans of businessmen from the state.
Shah Commission begins illegal mining probe in Odisha
Four members of the six-member team of the Justice MB Shah Commission arrived here on Wednesday to probe into the mega mining scam in Odisha.
Mining irregularity probe worries miners in Goa
The Goa government's decision to probe irregularities pointed out by a Centre-appointed panel in iron ore mining has left miners worried.
Mining scam: Major iron ore and manganese mines in Odisha under scanner
Justice MB Shah Commission today said most of the iron ore & manganese mines in Odisha comes under purview of its probe.
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