Incentivising Private Mineral Exploration: Government’s New Refund Scheme

Private mineral exploration companies now have a significant incentive to accelerate their operations as the Union Government introduces a scheme offering a 50% refund on exploration expenses. Aimed at... Read more »

Environmental clearance paves the way for Bicholim mines resumption

Vedanta Limited received a nod from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for the Bicholim Mineral Block in North Goa district, marking a significant step towards... Read more »

Mining blocks finally go under the hammer

Out of the twenty eight bids for the four mining blocks which were auctioned off, three were bagged by companies from Goa The State Government held the auctions of... Read more »

Beneficiation of Low Grade Iron Ore: Beneficial to whom?

As the Union Ministry of Mines suggests a policy for the upgradation of low grade iron ore into a higher one, mining companies express their doubts on the same... Read more »

Mining closure witnesses a spate of layoffs

In the midst of the mining ban and the dissatisfaction that followed, mining companies seek to fire workmen over the failure of the government to resume mining activities in... Read more »

Industry wants mining restarted so as to tackle rising debts of the State

Top industry bodies in the State have raised concerns over the government’s rising debt even though the state economy showed a growth of 1.6% in 2020-21. The Goa Mineral... Read more »

Cabinet approves policy for regulating iron ore dumps

With an eye on the upcoming assembly elections in the State, the Goa cabinet approved a policy to permit the export of iron ore dumps, which will allow the... Read more »

Mineral Corporation report on leases expected around November- end

The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL) is likely to submit the report on mining leases inspection by the end of November, based on which the State Government will take... Read more »

Shack Owners To Seek License Extension For One Year. Government Extends Excise Permission To Five Seasons

Beach shack owners in the northern coastal belt, which constitutes more than half of all the shacks in Goa, are likely to seek a one year extension when the... Read more »

Postal Department Releases Special Cover On ‘Khola Chili’

With an aim to promote Goa’s unique chili at the national and international level, the Indian Postal Service, Goa Division, released the special cover and special cancellation on ‘Khola... Read more »