
KIOCL Ltd.
KIOCL Limited (Formerly known as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited), a Flagship Company under the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India was formed on 2 April 1976 for mining and beneficiation of low grade iron ore at Kudremukh, Karnataka, India.KIOCL has been a pioneer with over four decades of experience in operating Iron Ore Mining, …

Illegal iron ore mining no longer rampant in Karnataka, …
FIMI described the unauthorised mining operations prevalent in Karnataka a decade ago as an "extraordinary situation," that became the basis for the court to first ban iron ore extraction and ...

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For …
In a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to carry out a detailed...

Explained: Why Supreme Court Raised The 'Ceiling Limit' Of Karnataka…
The Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur districts in Karnataka's iron ore mining cap were raised by the Supreme Court on Friday, noting that "conservation of the ecosystems and the environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic growth" and noting that the state's circumstances had "vastly changed" since mining in these …

Iron ore conflict, corruption and illegal operations in …
The Bellary mines took off in 1999, when independent parties were encouraged to take up iron ore mining as per the 1993 National Mineral Policy. This was pushed further by the 'Export Oriented Development' proposed by the Karnataka State Mining Policy in 2000. In March, 2003, about 11,620 sq km of mining area was de …

Mineral Resources in Karnataka | Kolar | Mysore | Bellary
Iron ore: Karnataka has over 9,000 million tonnes of iron ore resources, of which the bulk is in the magnetite form. The production during the year 2007-08 crossed …

Major Mines & Projects | Karnataka Mine
Iron ore Division of Vedanta Limited, comprising of Iron ore mines in Goa and Karnataka in India. Contractors - subscription is required. Source. Deposit type. Laterite; Summary: The geological formation of this region belongs to the Archean-Proterozoic age. The geology of the A. Narrain mine consists of Archean formations locally termed ...

REVIEW OF EXPLORATION WORKS OF NMDC IN …
PROPOSED EXPLORATORYDRILLING IN IRON ORE (FY 2023-24) 1. Donimalai Iron Ore Mine: 1100 mts 2. Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine: 400 mts NMDC intends to venture into exploration & mining for strategic mineral, i.e., Lithium in the State of Karnataka, if GoK allocates the applied block in favour of NMDC Limited.

Mines In Karnataka | 2023 guide | TS Aspirants
Mines In Karnataka wealth includes iron ore, gold, copper, chromite, limestone, and manganese. The mining industry has played a significant role in the economic development of the state and has contributed significantly to its GDP. Mining activities have been prevalent in Karnataka since ancient times.

Mining and Jurisprudence: Observations for India's …
and rampant iron ore mining in the state of Karnataka by several mining companies, that resulted in huge environmental and social costs. In March 2007, the Karnataka government asked the Lokayukta ...

Department of Mines and Geology
Iron ore: Bauxite: Limestone: Mangnese: Magnasite: Chromite: Kyanite: IBM State wise Average Sale Price of minerals by Grades : Minor Minerals with Royalty rates. Sl.No Name of the Mineral Present Rate of Royalty ... CONTENT OWNED BY : Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka.

Recognizing New Geoheritage Sites in Karnataka, India
Iron ore mining which started during 1976 in this belt was carried out by open cast mining and earned huge revenue for the country. It produced about 3 million tonnes of iron ore annually during the peak period, and it was Asia's biggest mines.

JSW Steel declared preferred bidder for Karnataka's iron ore mine
"The Company has been declared as a preferred bidder vide communication dated October 11, 2023, received from the Office of the Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka, for Jaisinghpura North Block, in the Auction held on August 2, 2023," the filing said.

Iron ore mining in Karnataka: SC seeks Steel Ministry's …
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the stand of the Steel Ministry on requests to lift the 2011 ban on export of iron ore extracted from mines in Karnataka. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana also asked the parties to apprise it about the likely impact if it allows all the unsold ore to flood the market. The bench, also ...

Major Mines & Projects | Karnataka Mine
The geology of the A. Narrain mine consists of Archean formations locally termed "Dharwars" which contain rich and large iron ore deposits. The leasehold area forms part …

Iron Ore in India, Types, Uses, Distribution, World Map
India has significant reserves of iron ore, with the majority of the deposits located in the states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Goa. Iron ore resources are relatively abundant in India. Hematite and magnetite are the two most common types of ore found in our country. The iron ore mines are located near the …

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which
In a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests …

Suspension order on operations at Vedanta iron ore mine in Karnataka …
"The Office of the Regional Controller of Mines, vide order dated May 21, 2024, has revoked the earlier order of suspension of mining operations under Rule 11(2) of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 in respect of our A. Narrain Iron Ore Mine," the company said in a filing to the BSE.

Manganese Ore | Leading Mining Company | SMIORE
SMIORE is recognized for running one of the country's most professionally managed and scientifically evolved mining operations. Since its inception in 1954, the Company has owned and operated the largest manganese ore mines in the private sector, along with sizeable iron ore reserves located in Sandur, Ballari district of Karnataka.

(PDF) Mining and its Impacts on Environment and Health …
There are 266 iron ore mines in Karnataka, out of which 134 are in forest areas. In the Bellary District, 148 mines (out of which 98 are in forest areas) cover 10,598 hectares of land. The Indian Bureau of Mines in 2005 estimated the total iron ore mineral reserves to be about 1148 million tonnes [9]. The Supreme Court Central Empowered ...

Karnataka mining: SC permits firms to export excavated iron …
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday permitted mining firms to export their excavated iron ore from mines in districts of Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru in Karnataka.

Vedanta's A.Narrain Mines in Karnataka gets the 5 Star …
Vedanta's A.Narrain Mines in Karnataka was awarded the 5 Star rating at the 'Second National Conclave on Mines & Minerals' held at New Delhi yesterday. Mr. Krishna Reddy – Head Iron Ore Karnataka and Mr. Vikas Peeru-Head Technical Services received the award from Mr.Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of State for Mines, Coal, …

Iron ore export ban costs Karnataka Rs 29,000 crore in 10 …
Once a booming industry, which later spiralled downwards, iron ore mining in Karnataka has been plagued by scams, restrictions and export ban for over a decade.

Resources Pellets Concentrates Private Limited (RPCL)
The group mines iron ore in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa. Its operations are managed by Mr Ambar Timblo Before setting up FRPL, the group operated mines in Goa and Maharashtra through Prime Minerals and Exports Pvt Ltd (PMEPL; incorporated in 2003) and in Karnataka through Fomento (Karnataka) Mining Company Pvt Ltd …

NMDC seeks enhanced access to Ranjitpura rail yard as it …
The Donimalai & Kumaraswamy Mines in Bellary region of Karnataka State, where expansion of iron ore production capacity from existing 14 MTPA (million tonne per annum) to 17 MTPA is under ...

Iron Ore Mining in Karnataka: Oversight authority says …
The top court appointed the authority on April 21, 2022 to oversee the works and progress made by the special purpose vehicle, i.e., Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation.

Multiple phases of mining in Ballari take a toll on its people …
Ballari, a remote district in northeastern Karnataka known for lush green landscapes, became popular for iron ore extraction in the mid-2000s when the demand …

Higher ceiling for iron ore production in Karnataka a right …
The Supreme Court has raised the iron ore production ceiling in Karnataka from the current 35 million tonnes (mt) to 50 million tonnes (mt) from the A and B category mines in the state, which...

Iron Ore Mines
Iron Ore Mines . Sl.no: Description : 1: Subbarayanahalli Iron Ore Mine 2023-2024: View: 2: Thimmappanagudi Iron Ore Mine 2323-2024: View: Last Updated: 29-05-2024 01:46 PM Updated By: Shilpa A. ... Government of Karnataka (GoK) is a pioneer in leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) for better governance and is at the ...