JSW Steel Preferred Bidder For Three Iron Ore Mines In Odisha
The three mines have estimated iron ore reserves of 1,092 million tonnes.
JSW Steel Ltd. on Monday said it has emerged as preferred bidder for three iron ore mines in Odisha with estimated reserves of 1,092 million tonnes.
These three mines are Nuagaon, Narayanposhi and Ganua, it said in an exchangefiling.
"The Company has been declared as the 'Preferred Bidder' vide communication ... received from the Director of Mines, Odisha for three iron ore mines (Nuagaon Iron Ore Mine, Narayanposhi Iron & Manganese Ore Mine, Ganua Iron Ore Mine) in the state of Odisha," the company said. The auctions were held between Jan. 31 and Feb. 4.
"The estimated iron ore resources of the aforesaid mines are around 1091.835 MT," it said. The company added that it will take all requisite steps as per the tender document to obtain the Letter of Intent, all statutory clearances, execute Mine Development and Production Agreement and start mining operations