Sesa Goa set to resume mining in Karnataka

July 14, 2013 11:05

A top advisory body of the environment ministry has recommended grant of forest clearance to Sesa Goa's iron ore mine in Karnataka, paving the way for the Vedanta group firm to resume operations in the southern state after about 2 years.

Moreover, a final decision from the Environment Ministry in this regard is also expected by this month, official sources said.

"After discussion, the Committee recommended the proposal with standard conditions and additional conditions of compliance to all conditions stipulated by the Supreme Court in writ petition (Civil) no 562/2009 and in other similar cases," Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Environment Ministry (MoEF) said in its recommendation for grant of forest clearance to Sesa Goa.

The FAC is the top advisory body of the MoEF for issues related to forests, including grant of forest clearances and diversion of forest land. It had considered Sesa Goa's application in its last meeting held on June 10 and 11.

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