Goa's iron ore reserves should be explored over 50-100 ...
Total reserves of ore are estimated to be around 1.3 billion tonnes in the state, part of which cannot be explored as it is locked in the forest areas. The Parrikar-led government has already suggested that there should be capping of iron ore at 45 tonnes annually, of which 25 tonnes should be from the ore rejects piled up across the state.