# APMDC, JSW fast-track Prakasam iron ore project after pollution clearance 2026-08-07T00:40:38+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation and AP JSW Steel have begun steps to develop an iron ore project at Konijedu and Marlapadu in Prakasam district after the AP Pollution Control Board issued its Consent to Establish. The joint venture plans a beneficiation plant costing Rs 1,231.20 crore, with capacity to process about 5 million tonnes of run-of-mine ore annually and produce 1.35 million tonnes of concentrate. JSW Steel holds an 89% stake. The Hindu reports that earlier data indicated around 60 million tonnes of reserves, while detailed exploration continues. The project has permission to draw 0.2789 tmc ft of water from the Gundlakamma reservoir. Consent to Operate is expected by the end of 2026, and operations are projected to begin in early 2028. A green belt must cover 33% of the plant area. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: APMDC, iron ore, JSW Steel, mining, Prakasam Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/apmdc-jsw-fast-track-prakasam-iron-ore-project-after-pollution-clearance/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/apmdc-jsw-fast-track-prakasam-iron-ore-project-after-pollution-clearance/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.