Legal Ruling on Mining Levies Mineral-rich states score big court victory, can now collect past royalty dues. admin, August 13, 2024 The Supreme Court recently ruled on the issue of levies on mines and minerals by state governments. The court upheld the states’ right to impose levies and directed that these payments be staggered over 12 years. However, the court also directed the states not to impose any penalties on the… Continue Reading