The Goa government has decided to cap iron ore exports from
the state at 40-42 million metric tonnes per year, said Chief Minister Manohar
Parrikar.
The state exported 54
million tonnes of ore last year when there was no cap. The damage caused by
mining to the fragile environment has been a big concern in Goa of late.
The Goa government would ensure that mining did not go
beyond the state's sustainable capacity. “We can allow mining up to 40-42
million tonnes maximum, as against 54 million tonnes last year, which was the
result of rampant illegal mining”, said Parrikar.
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