UK firms seeks green clearance from govt for diamond mine
17 Sep 2012 11:44 PM GMT
Setting its sight on a diamond mine located in Bundelkhand, a UK-based mining firm has sought green clearance from the environment ministry for the project worth millions of dollars.
Rio Tinto, which has a global diamond exploration portfolio encompassing six continents, has already secured 'in-principle approval to the issue of a mining lease' for the Bunder Diamond project via a 'Letter of Intent' from Madhya Pradesh government.
The application, however, is likely to meet hurdles with the MoEF's expert appraisal committee terming it as a 'violation case' as the mine was in operation without clearance since 2004. The mine is reported to be closed since 14 November last year.
The Committee has prepared a Terms of Reference for undertaking detailed environmental impact assessment.
Rio Tinto, which has a global diamond exploration portfolio encompassing six continents, has already secured 'in-principle approval to the issue of a mining lease' for the Bunder Diamond project via a 'Letter of Intent' from Madhya Pradesh government.
The application, however, is likely to meet hurdles with the MoEF's expert appraisal committee terming it as a 'violation case' as the mine was in operation without clearance since 2004. The mine is reported to be closed since 14 November last year.
The Committee has prepared a Terms of Reference for undertaking detailed environmental impact assessment.
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