Open problems · Environment & pollution
The legacy of illegal iron-ore mining
Illegal iron-ore mining has left a long legacy in Bellary.
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What we know
Bellary still lives with the legacy of illegal iron-ore mining. A conviction followed in the Obulapuram mining case in 2025.
Open questions
- How much land and forest was damaged by illegal mining, and how much has been restored?
- How much money was collected from mining companies for local welfare, and how has it been spent?
- What health problems are reported among people living near the mines?
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