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15 mining companies have addressed the state government, requesting it manage low-grade iron ore languishing in dumps around Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant states that the distributions follow the Dump Handling Policy.
The minister of mines, Sawant, stated that following the announcement of the policy, mining corporations applied to the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) for allotments. He claimed that the dumps have been recognised for processing by the state administration.
Prior to the auctioning procedure, the DMG had launched a survey to determine the exact locations of low-grade iron ore deposits around the state. Four teams were formed to perform field visits, which are still taking place. The department has data on iron ore dumps based on submissions from the erstwhile mining lease holders. The DMG has also decided to quantify low-grade iron ore dumps within and outside mineral blocks across Goa.
Before introducing the new Dump Handling Policy, a drone LiDAR survey was conducted to estimate mining dumps in Goa. LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote-sensing tool to survey the earth's surface.
The Dump Handling Policy, 2023, has paved the way to deal with the 700 million tonnes (MT) of low-grade iron ore lying inside and outside mining leases across the state and exporting 25 MT per annum.
The state will auction the dumps in accordance with the e-auction policy devised for such dumps. As for the dumps lying within forest areas, including sanctuaries, the state government will seek special approval, if required, from the Union Environment Ministry for their removal. Approval will also be sought for filling the large pits left behind in closed mines to facilitate afforestation and wildlife preservation.
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