SOUTH AFRICA: No HIV and TB workplace policy, no mining licence

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Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing HIV and TB responses in South Africa’s mining sector, which could lead to the industry being hit where it hurts - the bottom line.

Via www.irinnews.org

The Hindu : States / Other States : Illegal mining of iron ore causes Rs.216-cr loss to exchequer: CAG

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Hindu.Illegal mining of iron ore causes Rs.216-cr loss to exchequer: CAG http://t.co/rZ9taFUC...

Via www.thehindu.com

Odisha: Green clearance to Posco suspended

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There has been a setback for India's single largest FDI investment, the showcase Posco Steel plant to be set up in Odisha. The National Green Tribunal has suspended the environment clearance given to Posco Steel.

Via ibnlive.in.com

Apple chief a hit with workers

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Apple chief Tim Cook has won over the company's employees, according to a workplace study released on Friday showing he may be better liked than his legendary predecessor Steve Jobs.

Via technology.inquirer.net

Rajasthani labourers seek results of asbestosis check-up - The Times of India

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The labourers are asking for reports of a health check up conducted by NIOH in 2005 to detect if they are suffering from asbestosis, a deadly lung disease.

Via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott warns mining deparment not to mine in Cavrem - The Times of India

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The Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott (GXE) has written to the director of mines warning him against any attempts to restart mining operations in the Cavrem village.

Via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Big food brands hide harmful effects, claims Delhi-based NGO Centre for Science and Environment - The Times of India

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Most popular “junk foods contain very high levels of trans-fats, salts and sugar,” NGO Centre for Science and Environment said after tests on 16 major food brands.

Via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A massive coal pitfall for India's industrial ambitions - Reuters

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A massive coal pitfall for India's industrial ambitionsReutersBy Jatindra Dash | ANGUL, India, March 30 (Reuters) - Ten years after announcing the project, Jindal Power and Steel is still waiting to start digging for coal to fuel its $3.1 billion ...

Via www.reuters.com

Indonesia's Poisonous River of Gold: The Mercury Dilemma | The Jakarta Globe

Esrum has always gone to the river near his house when he needs something for his family.

Via www.thejakartaglobe.com

Mongolia Strikes a Balance between Development and Environmental Protection

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As mining has driven Mongolia to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, local and international efforts are mounting to ensure its environment won’t pay a heavy price.

Via www.worldbank.org

Mine cops massive fine - Brisbane Times

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Mine cops massive fineBrisbane TimesThe incident was described by the Queensland government as the "most serious water contamination issue" in the state's history.

Via www.brisbanetimes.com.au

GetUp targets mining magnates - The Australian

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GetUp targets mining magnatesThe AustralianIT'S time to put an end to "billionaire welfare" in Australia by slashing multi-billion dollar subsidies handed to the mining industry, GetUp says.

Via www.theaustralian.com.au

New Philippine Mining Rules Likely This Summer

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Philippine Finance Minister Cesar Purisima said he expects new rules governing mining in the country—home to some of world's richest deposits of copper, gold, zinc and nickel—to be completed this summer.

Via online.wsj.com

First chemical hazard control unit in Gurgaon - The Times of India

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Haryana’s first chemical hazard control unit is all set to come up in Gurgaon.

Via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Burma bans mining on four major rivers

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Burma has banned mining of mineral resources along the country's four major river courses or near the river banks in a bid to preserve the natural environment, according to an order of the Ministry of Mines made public Thursday.

Via www.mizzima.com

Hon Hai and Sharp - The Economist

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The EconomistHon Hai and SharpThe EconomistOn March 27th Hon Hai, which is also known as Foxconn, agreed to buy about 10% of Sharp, a struggling Japanese consumer-electronics company, for ¥66.9 billion ($808m).

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Dreams Of A Mining Future On Hold In Afghanistan : NPR

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Pie in the sky reports about vast mineral deposits of copper, iron, uranium and lithium are believed by many in Afghanistan to be the key to the country's future.

Via www.npr.org

Laurie Kazan-Allen Receives Prestigious Award for Raising Global ...

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Fighting for asbestos victims is my family's work. I am very proud to announce that my sister, Laurie Kazan-Allen, coordinator of the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) since its inception in 2000, received the ...

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Electronic Giant Vowing Reforms in China Plants - New York Times

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ABC NewsElectronic Giant Vowing Reforms in China PlantsNew York TimesResponding to a critical investigation of its factories, the manufacturing giant Foxconn has pledged to sharply curtail working hours and significantly increase wages inside Chinese...

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Foxconn pledges better deal for Apple workers

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Company running Apple's assembly lines in China reduces working week to legal limit of 49 hours after auditor's report.

Via www.aljazeera.com

The Mindanao Examiner: Unabated illegal gold mining in Zambo ...

Unabated illegal gold mining in Zambo Sur continues! Illegal mining operations in Balabag mountain in Zamboanga del Sur's Bayog town in the southern Philippines. (Mindanao Examiner Photo). PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao ...

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YS Rajasekhara Reddy allotted land to Reddy brothers for airdrome :South News - India Today

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy allotted land to former Karnataka BJP minister and mining tycoon Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brothers at Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district for building an airdrome.

Via indiatoday.intoday.in