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Vedanta wins bid for Andhra Pradesh manganese block
Vedanta Ltd has been declared the successful bidder for the Punnam manganese block in Andhra Pradesh, the company said in a BSE filing on Friday. The block, spread over 152 hectares, is…
The Story in Brief
Vedanta Ltd has been declared the successful bidder for the Punnam manganese block in Andhra Pradesh, the company said in a BSE filing on Friday. The block, spread over 152 hectares, is at the G4 stage of exploration, the initial phase of mineral prospecting.
The acquisition strengthens Vedanta's diversified metals and mining portfolio and supports India's goal of reducing manganese imports. Manganese ore is a key input for ferro-manganese and silico-manganese alloys used in steel production.
The Indian Opinion
The usual cheer about reducing import dependence glosses over that this block is still at unexplored G4 stage, actual ore availability is years away. Boosting domestic mining is sensible, but environmental clearances and local approvals for such exploration in Andhra Pradesh have historically been slow. A concrete test: watch for the timeline from exploration to commercial production, not just the winning bid.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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