Minerals are the natural resources most easily converted to cash. This drives rent seeking, illegal mining, bending of rules, turning a blind eye to violations, under and over invoicing and…
Category: Advocacy
The Wire: National Mineral Policy Review – A Golden Chance for Change
While illegal mining is worrying, what is little understood is the enormous loot that is taking place legally. Mineral owners sometimes receive less than 5% of the value of minerals. https://thewire.in/189891/national-mineral-policy/
GF comments on the draft National Mineral Policy
Goa Foundation sent a letter with detailed comments on the first draft of the National Mineral Policy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7TzYPpy8SVcYl9pWm9fN21TR00/view
Representations in support of our campaign
There have been a number of representations in support of this campaign. This includes Video Volunteers SETU: Centre for Social Action and Change Samata India Oxfam India Dhaatri Trust Sakhi…
PFI: Accounting for natural resources
Governments should change the way they account for minerals receipts to get a true picture of the revenue they bring in, says Rahul Basu and Daryl DaCosta from the Goa…
Goa Foundation sends its draft based on the 2008 National Mineral Policy
The KR Rao Committee requested all participants to send their views in the form of changes to the existing policy. Goa Foundation sent a detailed covering letter, as well as its draft…
Treat Minerals as Family Gold – Goa Foundation
Press Conference Note The 2015 Amendments to the Mining Regulations (MMDR Act) continue to facilitate the single largest transfer of wealth from the general public to the rich folks of…
Keep the rights of future generations as a focal point while designing the National Mineral Policy – Goa Foundation
Press Conference Note The Goa Foundation requests Dr KR Rao Committee to keep the rights of future generations as a focal point while designing the National Mineral Policy On 2nd…