How Tamil Nadu Protesters Stopped Federal Tungsten Mining in Madurai’s Heritage Site

When the Modi government auctioned mining rights to Hindustan Zinc in November 2024, local farmers, students and State politicians united to protect 2,015 hectares of biodiversity area, winning a rare victory in January 2025.

How Tamil Nadu Protesters Stopped Federal Tungsten Mining in Madurai’s Heritage Site
When the Modi government auctioned mining rights to Hindustan Zinc in November 2024, local farmers, students and State politicians united to protect 2,015 hectares of biodiversity area, winning a rare victory in January 2025.