Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL): The Death Knell and Beyond: Case

Murthy, K. N.

Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL): The Death Knell and Beyond: Case - India Sage Apr-Jun 2011 - Apr-Jun2011, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p119-131. 14p. - Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers .

The article explores the export-led iron ore mining in Kudremukh, India initiated by Kudremukh Iron Ore Co. Ltd. Environmental groups and social activists oppose the mining activity of the company on ecological and legal grounds. The annual work permit granted by the Indian government to the company leads to a public interest litigation in a specially constituted Green Bench of the Supreme Court of India. The court orders the closure of the company.



Beneficiation
Corporate Social Responsibility
Mining
Nature Conservation
Pelletization

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