Justice in Mining Network

The farmers of Gondalpura village of Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India have been protesting for 836 days since 12 April 2023 against the proposed land acquisition for a coal project of Adani enterprises at their village. The villagers have unanimously passed a village council resolution that they would not give their multi-cropped agricultural land for the private interest of Adani enterprises. Hazaribagh which was once famous for its dense forests and wildlife is now blindly issuing environmental clearances for coal extraction for several private industries such as Adani, Jindal, Rungta and BGR through public enterprises such as Central Coal Limited (CCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and National Mineral Development Corporation (NTPC). Twenty-seven different false cases of disrupting law and order are charged against 161 villagers of Gondalpura for opposing coal mining induced, forced displacement.  Context After its coal exploration, Central Mine Planning & Design Ins...

Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral resources, earning it the nickname "the mineral heart of India". The state boasts a wide variety of minerals, including coal, iron ore, bauxite, limestone, dolomite, tin concentrate, and even diamonds. It's a leading producer of coal and tin concentrate, and a major source of iron ore and bauxite.  Chhattisgarh is the sole producer of tin concentrates and moulding sand. It is one of the leading producers of coal, dolomite, bauxite and iron ore. The State accounts for about 36% tin ore, 20% iron ore (haematite), 18% coal, 11% dolomite and 4% each diamond & marble resources of the country.  Source: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2021 (Ministry of Mines, Government of India) Source: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2021 (Ministry of Mines, Government of India) Minerals in Different Districts of Chhattisgarh Bauxite is produced at a rate of 36 units. It is found in the following districts: 1. Jashpur (specifically in Chichili Block and Kandai Block) 2. S...