Reopening of Iron Ore Mines

The Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma has said that some iron and steel companies and industry associations such as Karnataka Iron and Steel Manufacturer’s Association had requested Ministry of Steel for intervention in reopening of iron ore mines in Karnataka, which had been closed as per orders of Supreme Court. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today he said, Ministry of Steel has informed Supreme Court about the requirement of iron ore of iron and steel industry located in and around Karnataka. The matter was also taken up with the Government of Karnataka. Supreme Court has now permitted some mines in Karnataka to reopen.

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