Ahead of polls, Goa BJP govt. approves export of low-grade iron ore
The Hindu
Decision paves the way for resumption of mining that has been stalled since 2018
The BJP government in Goa on Wednesday approved a policy permitting mining companies to export low-grade iron ore, paving the way for resumption of mining activity that has been stalled since 2018.
The Cabinet’s nod for the policy comes ahead of the Assembly election scheduled for early next year. Resumption of mining activity has been a key poll promise of Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress.
Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said about 10 to 20 million metric tonnes of low-grade iron ore was lying at different locations outside the mining leases, and could sustain mining activity in Goa for the next four-five years.
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