As if the catalogue of violations by Vedanta’s Goan iron mining subsidiary, revealed earlier this month, wasn’t enough, it’s now accused of major fraud. India’s Serious Fraud Office is said to have ordered prosecution of …
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Vedanta accused of fraud – yet again!
Vedanta guilty of illegal mining, admits political donations
In August 2011, Vedanta’s primary iron ore mining subsidiary, Sesa Goa, was cited in an official report as one of the companies found to have been mining illegally in the state of Karnataka. Now, the …
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Sesa Goa to suspend mining in Karnataka
Vedanta Group firm Sesa Goa said it will stop mining in Karnataka’s Chitradurga with immediate effect, following the Indian Supreme Court’s order banning mining in Chitradurga and Tumkur districts.
Vedanta subsidiary to buy 51% of Liberian iron ore firm for $90m
Sesa Goa, the iron ore mining arm of Vedanta Resources, has completed a transaction to acquire a controlling stake in Liberia’s Western Cluster Iron Ore project for $90 million.
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page39?oid=133150&sn=Detail&pid=92730.
Vedanta mine disaster in Goa is greeted by corporate lies and civil outrage
There’s been yet another Vedanta mining-related disaster – one occurring on 16 July at the UK company’s huge iron ore operations in North Goa.
Goa’s battle against mining reaches London
Concerned about the plunder of resources caused by rampant mining in Goa, non-resident Goans (NRGs) in London have come together in a bid to end the pillage.
The ‘Save Goa Campaign UK’ has been started …
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Times of India attacks yet another parlous Vedanta ploy
Vedanta plc’s Indian iron ore mining subsidiary, Sesa Goa, wants the government of Goa to build a road which would convey ore to a new mining jetty. Villagers are outraged at the proposal, claiming that …
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Vedanta subsidiary to benefit from gold rush in Goa?
The reported discovery of gold deposits in the Indian State of Goa has got gold miners a little worked up. Will local mining companies get the first rights to mine it?
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page34?oid=118122&sn=Detail&pid=102055.…
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Vedanta Resources falls on talk of investigation into subsidiary
Mining group Vedanta Resources is the biggest faller in the leading index following reports one of its subsidiaries in India, Sesa Goa, was under investigation over its accounts.
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/marketforceslive/2009/oct/27/vedantaresources.
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London Calling the shots on Vedanta – and some British banks
There seem to be few new tactics that may be adopted in the seemingly interminable battle to force mining companies into being both honest and just. However, on September 22nd, what some have described as …
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Goa: Sky’s the limit as court rules against Vedanta
A nine-year old boy recently filed a public interest petition against the “unsafe” mining activities of India’s biggest mining company – UK-listed Vedanta Resources plc. Akaash Naik was backed by Claude Alvares, the highly-esteemed director …
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