Enrvironmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), environmental and social management plans (ESMP), closure and rehabilitation plans, and potential resettlement action plans (RAPs) are essential tools
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Jaipur: The second phase of aerial survey of existing nuclear mineral deposits in Alwar district has begun. It is being conducted by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad.
Vedanta-controlled Bharat Aluminium Company Limited is the only big group operating in the district at present Mineral deposits in Chhattisgarh's Kabeerdham district, which many big players ignored
Scientists have found a rapid way of creating magnesite, a mineral that can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, offering a potential solution to global warming. The research, presented recently
Abubakar Bwari, the Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, says more than two million people in Nigeria depend on illegal mining for their livelihood. Mr Bwari made this known at
Odisha, the topmost State in terms of District Minerals Fund (DMF) collection with a total cumulative accrual of Rs 4,453 crore, has missed out on making targeted investments on issues such as healthcare,
Jaipur: Rajasthan has used only 12% of the allocation of fund for District Mineral Foundation (DMF), a trust to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations,
A study of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds expenditure, that are collected from mining companies, by Centre for Science and Environment shows beneficiaries have not been identified in any of the
The study claimed there is no scope for representation of mining-affected communities in district DMF bodies that are dominated by district officials and political representatives from mining areas.
