NMDC Mines conferred with 5-star rating for sustainable mining practices
NMDC has been conferred with the 5-star rating for four of its iron ore mines, three mines in Bailadila region, Chhattisgarh - Deposit 14, Deposit 14 NMZ and Deposit 5; and one in Ballari district, Karnataka - Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine; for the financial year 2023-24, the company said in a release here today.
The honour was presented by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, and senior officials from the Ministry and IBM at a felicitation ceremony jointly organized by the Ministry of Mines and IBM.
This year, out of 1,200 working mines, 95 mines have been awarded the 5-star rating.
M. Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director (RP), Rabindra Narayan, Executive Director (Bacheli Complex), and S. K. Kochar, GM (Kirandul Complex), received the honor on behalf of NMDC.
Commenting on the achievement, NMDC Chairman and Managing Director Amitava Mukherjee,said, "This prestigious 5-star rating is a testament to NMDC's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Being included in the select group of 95 mines out of over 1,200 working mines to receive this honor underscores our leadership in sustainable mining. Our teams have consistently demonstrated a passion for excellence, setting new benchmarks in responsible mining practices.'
The 5-Star Rating is the recognition conferred by the Ministry of Mines acknowledging excellence in mineral conservation, environmental management, scientific mining and social responsibility.
NMDC's consistent recognition under this framework highlights its unflinching determination to ESG best practices and responsible mining.
With an ambitious growth roadmap in place, NMDC continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India's mineral security and supporting its infrastructure and industrial development goals.
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