Mining
Mining ban in forested areas likely, says report
30 Aug 2010
Court clears Newcrest’s $22.3-bn Lihir Gold takeover
28 Aug 2010
Brisbane-based LGL is a major global gold producer with operations in PNG, Australia and Cote d’Ivoire, including one of the world’s largest gold mines and processing facilities on the island of Lihir in New Ireland province of PNG
Government shuts down Vedanta’s Orissa project
24 Aug 2010
In a big blow to Vedanta Resources, the union government today refused to give environment clearance to its $1.7-billion bauxite mining project in Orissa.
ONGC may counter Vedanta's $9.6-billion bid for Cairn India
23 Aug 2010
Since Vedanta is basically into mining and metals, the petroleum ministry feels its takeover of Cairn India may not be in oil industry's interest.
BHP Billiton goes hostile for Canada’s Potash Corp acquisition
18 Aug 2010
The deal has dire implications for India — and other rapidly growing emerging economies
Surat diamond industry to float Rs1,000-crore company to buy raw diamonds
18 Aug 2010
The Rs65,000-crore Surat diamond induwstry plans to cut out middlemen by launching corporate procurement arm
Vedanta offers to acquire 20 per cent in Cairn India for $3 billion
17 Aug 2010
Sesa Goa, Vedanta's India mining arm, will acquire 20 per cent of the issued share capital of Cairn India ahead of the proposed $9.5 billion deal.
ArcelorMittal, China's Wisco to jointly invest in iron ore assets
16 Aug 2010
Both companies are currently in talks to explore the possibility of joint exploration and investment in two overseas mining projects.
Panel advises government against granting mining rights to Vedanta
16 Aug 2010
A four-member committee headed by N C Saxena has advised the central government against granting mining licence in the ecologically fragile Niyamgiri hills of Orissa.
Vedanta looking at majority stake in Cairn India
13 Aug 2010
Cairn Energy PLC, which owns a 62.37 per cent interest in Cairn India, may not exit its India operations altogether.
Two more Madhu Koda aides held, remanded
13 Aug 2010
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