Karnataka government has recommended approval of eight iron ore mines in the state with a total capacity of 5.5 million tonnes per year, according to reports.
Reports stated that the recommendation includes a 2.2 million-tonnes-per-year mine operated by Sesa Goa in the state.
The court had partially removed the mining ban earlier this year by allowing mining by category A mines, those with 50 hectares and with less or no illegalities, says report.