Resumption of mining in Advalpal, Goa irks localsOur Regional Bureau / Goa May 29, 2006Many mines in Goa, shut for a long while, have now resumed business.One such mine, which was shut for more than 10 years, has been restarted, much to the consternation of residents Advalpal village in Bicholim taluka of Goa.Three mining companies, Infrastructure Logistics (ILPL), Salgaonkar Mining Industries (SMI) and Sesa Goa, are jostling for space in their bid to cull out precious ores and in the process risking the lives and livelihood of the villagers, claim local residents.The resumption of mining activity has generated anger and suspicion amongst the residents.
