Karnataka's Dept of Mines & Geology defers e-auction of Donimalai mine

Move follows an order by the Mines Tribunal staying the Karnataka govt's decision tp cancel the Donimalai mining lease to NMDC

Following the Mines Tribunal order staying the Karnataka Government's decision to cancel Donimalai mining lease to NMDC, the Department of Mines and Geology of Karnataka has decided to put its schedule e-auction of the said mine on hold.

On Thursday, the Mines Tribunal, Government of India, ordered a stay on the BJP-led Karnataka government's decision to cancel the lease given to NMDC for the Donimalai iron ore mine, till the next date of hearing. The order also prohibits Government of Karnataka from taking any further action on the mining lease or initiating an auction of Donimalai mine.

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