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SC gives go-ahead for auctioning mined ore in Goa

The Supreme Court imposed a ban on exports and production in Goa last year in a crackdown on illegal mining.

Govt tries to stop BHP Billiton India departure

BHP Billiton Ltd, the world's largest miner, in October said it has exited nine out of its 10 oil and gas exploration projects in India as it could not start operations for want of defence approval.

BHP Billiton gives up 9 oil and gas exploration blocks in India

Global miner BHP Billiton said on Monday it has given up nine oil and gas exploration blocks in India due to its inability to carry out exploration operations there.

Iron ore supply builds, prices head for a cool-off phase

China stands out with a jump in production numbers. The upcoming revamp for many projects means the tightness in the iron ore sector will soon be over.

Modi to meet top Australian business leaders at Melbourne roundtable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet top Australian business leaders, including BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie and HSBC Bank Australia CEO Tony Cripps, at a roundtable in Melbourne next week.

8.2 magnitude quake strikes off Chile coast, tsunami warning issued

A major earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami that hit the northern part of the country and a tsunami warning for all of South and Central America's Pacific coast.