An inter-ministerial committee set up by the Odisha government submitted its report on the long-term linkage policy for supply of ore to local industries. The state government would examine the report and may take action to boost supply of raw material to local industries. The submission of the report prompted Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) to be optimistic about securing bauxite ore from
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Odisha govt restricts gram sabhas to 12 villages
Ignoring the suggestion of the union tribal affairs ministry, Odisha government plans to conduct gram sabhas in only 12 villages of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts to decide whether to allow bauxite mining at Niyamgiri hills by Vedanta Group. The state government will conduct gram sabhas on July 18 and August 19. Earlier, the union tribal ministry suggested the state gove
Odisha govt to get panel report on ore linkage
By July 15, Odisha government would get a report on long-term ore linkage policy for local industries from the inter-ministerial committee set up for this purpose. The state government set up the panel to suggest measures for making iron ore, manganese, bauxite and chrome ore available to the mineral-based industries in the state in a fair and equitable manner through
the state mine PSU, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and
Odisha govt to get panel report on ore linkage
By July 15, Odisha government would get a report on long-term ore linkage policy for local industries from the inter-ministerial committee set up for this purpose. The state government set up the panel to suggest measures for making iron ore, manganese, bauxite and chrome ore available to the mineral-based industries in the state in a fair and equitable manner through
the state mine PSU, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and
FIMI wants govt to withdraw export duty on bauxite
Reports indicate that the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) requested the central government to withdraw export duty of 10 percent levied on export of low grade bauxite. The industry body argues that the proposed levy may force mine closures in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra and affect the direct and indirect employment opportunities for
Odisha govt’s mining policy does not find favour with centre
Media reports indicate that the union mines ministry may send an advisory to the Odisha government warning against the proposed measures of the state government. Especially, the mines ministry may advise the state government against proceeding with a proposed move asking holders of mining lease (pending renewal) to sup
Odisha govt’s mining policy does not find favour with centre
Media reports indicate that the union mines ministry may send an advisory to the Odisha government warning against the proposed measures of the state government. Especially, the mines ministry may advise the state government against proceeding with a proposed move asking holders of mining lease (pending renewal) to sup
Bauxite shortage to halt operation in Lanjigarh refinery
Media reports quoted a top executive of Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) as saying that the company is forced to shut down its one-million-tonne (mn t) alumina refinery in Odisha because of shortage of bauxite. The company had issued a three-month advance notice in September to close the refinery, as it had no bauxite stock to run the plant beyond the deadline. Meanwhile, the state steel & mines Minister Rajani Kant Singh
Bauxite shortage to halt operation in Lanjigarh refinery
Media reports quoted a top executive of Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) as saying that the company is forced to shut down its one-million-tonne (mn t) alumina refinery in Odisha because of shortage of bauxite. The company had issued a three-month advance notice in September to close the refinery, as it had no bauxite stock to run the plant beyond the deadline. Meanwhile, the state steel & mines Minister Rajani Kant Singh
Nalco to seek temporary permit for bauxite mining
Ansuman Das, Chairman and Managing Director of National Aluminium Co (NALCO) said the firm would
apply for a temporary permit to resume bauxite mining
at Panchpatmali mine in the Koraput district of Odisha. The mining lease expired recently and following this the firm suspended operations at the mine in eastern India, which is its only bauxite mine