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Karnataka traders seek withdrawal of new APMC Act

Traders say the Act has been amended hurriedly without consulting them

VE Commercial Vehicles set to export Eicher trucks

The joint venture is in the process of exporting new range of trucks developed in India with R&D from Volvo

Record coffee bean output likely

Miners to raise iron ore prices if royalty rates go up

The MMRD Act provides for revision of royalty rates every three years

JSW Steel to import 6-mt iron ore in FY15

A capesize vessel carrying 170,000 tonnes from South Africa arrives at Krishnapatnam port

India's iron ore exports decline 41 per cent in Q1

The decline is largely attributed to global slowdown in spot market prices and better prices in the domestic market

Karnataka seeks Mines Ministry's help to raise cap on iron ore production

In April 2013, the Apex Court had ordered for reopening of category A and B mines in the state with a production cap of 30 million metric tonnes

Arabica coffee output headed for a record low

Pest menace takes a heavy toll

Iron ore output picks up pace in Karnataka

The mining sector expects the state government to execute five-six pending leases, which can add two mt to capacity

Karnataka may produce 22-25 mn tonnes iron ore in FY15

If pending leases are executed, 2 mn tones capacities can be added, said industry

Karnataka to launch Rs 146 crore farm mechanisation scheme in FY15

Plans to conduct soil health of every farmer and issue soil health cards

Cashew kernel exports fall

The exports of kernels stood at 15,715 metric tonnes between April and May 2014 as against 19,904 metric tonnes in the corresponding period last year

Sowing hampered in state as monsoon plays truant

State has witnessed 36% shortfall in rainfall during first two weeks of monsoon

Sowing hampered in Karnataka as monsoon plays truant

State has witnessed 36% shortfall in rainfall during first weeks of monsoon

Privatise PSUs in sector, urge mining firms

Also seek from time to time, mineral-bearing areas reserved by state govt be de-reserved for public sector

KIOCL takes measures to cut costs, sustain plant

Company has entered into an O&M contract with public sector NMDC Ltd, which is setting up its own pellet plant

Karnataka cabinet gives nod to mining areas' restoration

KMERCL will undertake ecological and social restoration work worth Rs 30,000 cr over the next 30 years

AirAsia to focus on smaller cities

Launches maiden flight to Goa; will begin service to Chennai on June 19

Miners seek removal of export duty on iron ore, pellets

Currently there's a 30% and 5% export duty on iron ore and pellets respectively

Karnataka to assess reserves before auction of C-category mines

MECL likely to assess iron ore reserves left in C-category mines