Massive logging in Cambodia linked to unlawful limestone quarrying
Illegal logging appears to be taking place openly inside a swath of protected forest that authorities in Cambodia have only authorized for a feasibility study for limestone mining. Locals and conservationists say the wood leaves the concession awarded to KP Cement in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary and is laundered through sawmills owned by Think Biotech.
Ukraine places limestone on the list of critical imports
“Include in the annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated February 24, 2022 No. 153 “On the list of critical import goods” – as amended by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 4, 2022 No. 191 dated March 7, 2022 No. 219, dated March 8, 2022, No. 226 dated March 10, 2022, No. 244 dated March 13, 2022, No. 266, March 19, 2022, No. 324 the attached changes”, the information says.
Minister Velmurugan proposes separate roads for vehicles carrying limestone.
A proposal for having separate roads for heavy vehicles carrying limestone from private cement factories…
Fresh protests erupt in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar against Limestone Mining
As per guidelines laid down by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, a bypass road is to be built at least 200 m away from the village or any natural habitat…
Is it a Boon or a Bane? Government Approving Private Firms For Limestone Mining Extension Projects In Meghalaya
Several projects in Meghalaya stood out as something that might have a considerable impact on the environment…
Chhattisgarh govt to auction 16 iron ore, limestone mines in next 2-3 months
The priority of the Centre is the allocation of mines. Chhattisgarh is the first state to auction mine blocks as per the direction of the Government of India…
Rajasthan: Mineral Exploration Trust to undertake five projects
National Mineral Exploration Trust is now undertaking explorations in India.The exploration will be done in Kota, Baran, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Udaipur, and Ajmer…
Govt looking to address “issues” in fixation of average sale price of minerals
The HC observed a license for mining limestone as a minor mineral may only be issued if the end use of the product is a building material…
Women should have place in mining sector
Despite the increasing number of women participating in the sector, women still face major challenges that have hindered their participation in the sub-sector…
Massive potential for Indian firms to tap GCC growth post-coronavirus
Many of the GCC countries have already been working on long-term plans to lessen their dependence on oil by promoting alternate growth plans…