Goemkaponn Desk
PANAJI: After initially expressing displeasure over formation of Mining Corporation, the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association now claims that the move is to unlock untapped mineral resources and to prepare its index.
GMOEA member met Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant seeking information on formation of mining corporation.
“It is being understood that unlocking untapped mineral wealth in virgin areas and having a mineral index for the State being the possible intent,” said CM
GMOEA added, “It is understood that creation of the any corporation is in no way to be conflicting to the prevailing Laws and Acts as well as the rights of the Concessionaires as the matter is before the Apex Court,”
GMOEA said that State Government should maintain its submission made to the Central Government as well as various affidavits filed in the Apex Court.