Karnataka government is encouraging iron ore production
Sucheta Dalal
22 Oct 2013
Our indigenous production of iron ore is suffering badly, as exports have come to a standstill for a couple of years now
AK Ramdas
It may be recalled that the Supreme Court had permitted mining leases in category A and B mines in April this year. There were 45 mines in category A and 49 in B. In order 
to facilitate work to recommence the operations, the department of mining held individual meetings with the above category lessees in Karnataka.
While the mines in Karnataka in the above categories can commence their work, subject to compliance of required formalities, mines in Goa are still under the ban.
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