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Following the wrong map?

Following the wrong map?

Exploration companies have frequently found that governments in mineral-rich countries and states promise much higher yields than are actually available, writes A Shivkamal, and explains how GIS mapping can help with accuracy and also stem illegal mining.

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Mining logistics: Motion sickness

Mining logistics: Motion sickness

A recent mining ministry report recognises logistics as one of the several problems clogging the sector. It's yet another wake up call for the sector. It's raining mining reports out of the Pandora's Box that Justice Santosh Hegde opened.

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Expertspeak: The solution within

Expertspeak: The solution within

Wherever feasible, converting illegal mines to legitimate ones after determining the entrepreneur’s worth will result in better competitiveness, rehabilitation and revenues to the exchequer, says RK Sharma.Obtaining mining approval takes considerable time main­ly at the state level.