Sesa Goa temporary suspends mining operation in Goa

Sesa Goa has been issued orders for temporary suspension of mining operations of all the mining leases in Goa State, with effect from September 11, 2012, until further orders. The company has been issued orders from the Directorate of Mines, Government of Goa, on September 10, 2012. Consequently, the company has stopped ore extraction from all its mines in the state of Goa.

The order also states that the above suspension of mining operations shall not affect trade and transportation of ore already mined and existing in the leasehold area, in transit /stored / stacked on the jetties, subject to inspection by the relevant authorities.

Further, the company will submit all relevant documents to the government authorities for scrutiny at the earliest in order to ensure early restart of its operations.