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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Cancel land allotment for Jindal project: HRF to Andhra governemnt
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has urged the government to cancel the 2007 land allotment of over 1,166 acres to Jindal South West Aluminium Ltd (JSWAL) in S Kota mandal of Vizianagaram district. The land, meant for an alumina refinery and smelter project, remains unused nearly two decades later. In a fact-finding visit from July 5-7, a three-member HRF team met farmers in Mushidipalle, Kiltampalem, Moola Boddavara, Chinakandepalli, and Cheedipalem. The farmers, many of whom are Dalits and Adivasis, have been protesting at Boddavara, demanding that the government reclaim the land and return it to the landless and marginal cultivators. The HRF noted that the original Bauxite Supply Agreement with JSWAL was cancelled in 2016, yet the government did not revoke the land allotment. In 2023, a new GO allowed a change of land use from refinery to MSME park, a move HRF criticised as favouring private interests. They raised concerns over allocation of water from the Thatipudi reservoir, a key source for irrigation and drinking water, to the proposed park. HRF condemned the assault on Dalit farmer Muthyala Sanyasi Rao for opposing a company, demanding a probe. It called for G.O. 14's cancellation, land reclamation, redistribution to affected farmers, a time-bound inquiry into the allotment process, and accountability for those responsible.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
HRF demands immediate revocation of land allotted to Jindal in S.Kota
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demanded the government to revoke the land allotted to Jindal South West Aluminium Ltd (JSWAL) in S Kota mandal of Vizianagaram district, in 2007. Addressing a section of the media, here on Monday (July 07), after a recent fact-finding tour to the villages, the members said that a total of over 1166 acres, including 985.70 acres of government and D Patta land and 180 acres of privately purchased land, was allotted to JSWAL for setting up an alumina refinery-cum smelter project that never materialised. For nearly two decades, Jindal has failed to set up the project and the government must therefore reclaim the land and distribute it to landless and marginal farmers in the area. 'We also call for initiation of a comprehensive and time-bound inquiry into the entire land allotment process, done in dubious circumstances, to JSWHL. The investigation must identify those responsible for this land scam — both in government and the company — and hold them accountable under the law,' HRF AP and TS Coordination Committee member VS Krishna said. A three-member HRF team visited the area on July 5 and spoke with farmers of Mushidipalle, Kiltampalem, Moola Boddavara, Chinakandepalli and Cheedipalem villages. 'We interacted with farmers who have set up a protest camp in Boddavara. The farmers are in a state of deep insecurity and anger since they have been repeatedly deceived by the JSWAL, with active collusion of successive governments,' HRF AP State Executive Committee member K Anuradha said. It may be recalled that JSWAL was allotted lands (G.O. Ms No. 892, dt: 28-6-2007) in S. Kota mandal for the refinery-smelter units. JSWAL was to source bauxite through the A.P. Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) from the Rakthakonda, Galikonda and Chittamgondi hills in the Araku Fifth Schedule region. A full 18 years have gone by and Jindal has failed to set up the refinery and honour its commitments. Importantly, the State government issued orders cancelling the Bauxite Supply Agreement (BSA) with Jindal in 2016. Further, with a view to clearly favour JSWAL, the YSRCP government issued G.O. Ms No. 14 dated 20-2-2023 according permission 'for change of line of activity from Aluminium Refinery Complex to MSME Park/Any other industries in the allocated land of 985.70 acres..', the HRF members pointed out. This arbitrary repurposing raises a fundamental question: Is the government a broker for private capital or custodian of public welfare? Alarmingly, there are reports that this so-called 'MSME Park' will be allotted water from the Thatipudi reservoir. The reservoir is a vital drinking water source to Visakhapatnam city and dozens of villages in its vicinity and is committed to irrigation in over 15,000 acres in the mandals of S. Kota, Jami and Gantyada. The local farmers who have lost livelihood all these years are now agitating peacefully calling on the government to resume the lands given to JSWAL and to distribute it to them since the company has committed a clear breach of trust. Instead of engaging with them, the government has responded with repression by deploying police and curbing their democratic right to protest, said Mr. Krishna. A dalit farmer, Muthyala Sanyasi Rao, one of the key voices against the land injustice, was set upon recently in the dead of night on the Boddavara-Mushidipalli road by masked men and manhandled. He was told that he and his family would face dire consequences if they continued to oppose Jindal. Mr. Rao has lodged a police complaint but there has not been any meaningful investigation so far, HRF AP State president KV Jagannadha Rao said. The members said that the government must scrap G.O. 14, cancel all land allotments made to JSWAL in the area and reclaim the 1166 acres handed to Jindal in 2007 for an alumina refinery complex that never saw the light of day. This land must be distributed to local farmers, many of them from the dalit and adivasi communities, who have suffered multiple displacement, dispossession and neglect and have already lost far too much, the HRF members alleged.
Globe and Mail
19-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
METLEN Energy & Metals Secures Long-Term Strategic Agreements with Rio Tinto in Bauxite and Alumina
ATHENS, Greece , /CNW/ -- METLEN Energy & Metals ( METLEN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into two long-term strategic agreements with Rio Tinto, securing supply chain improvements in both Bauxite and Alumina. More specifically, as previously announced, METLEN has committed to a large-scale expansion of its Alumina production capacity with a landmark investment at the historic 'Aluminium of Greece ' plant in Agios Nikolaos, Viotia, Greece . This investment will significantly increase the refinery's alumina output from 865. 000MT to 1.265.000 tonnes annually. To support this expansion, METLEN has signed two significant and sizeable long-term agreements with Rio Tinto, whereby: Through the Bauxite Supply Agreement, Rio Tinto will supply approximately 14.9 million metric tonnes of bauxite from the CBG mine in Guinea over an 11-year period (2027-2037). These quantities will supplement METLEN's own production in the local mines. Though the Alumina Offtake Agreement, METLEN will supply Rio Tinto with 3.9 million metric tonnes of Alumina, sourced from its expanded Agios Nikolaos refinery over an 8-year period (2027-2034) with an optional 3-year extension (2035-2037). Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, commented: " This strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is one more milestone for METLEN, ensuring a secure and competitive supply chain for our expanding alumina production. With these agreements we strengthen our competitive position and deepen our presence in the global alumina market." Jerome Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Aluminium said: " Rio Tinto is pleased to forge this long-term partnership with METLEN Energy and Metals, securing alumina supply for our operations in the Atlantic region to continue producing high-quality, low-carbon aluminium for our customers while strengthening our position in Europe." These agreements are part of METLEN's strategy to reinforce and expand its operations in the global alumina market. By securing long-term bauxite supply and a stable offtake arrangement for its alumina production, METLEN is establishing its position as a key player in the industry while ensuring sustainable growth. METLEN: METLEN Energy & Metals is a multinational industrial and energy company, a leader in the metallurgy and energy industries, focused on sustainability and circular economy. The Company is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with a consolidated turnover and EBITDA of €5.492 billion and €1.014 billion, respectively. METLEN is a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level, whilst operating the only vertically integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum production unit in the European Union (E.U.) with privately owned port facilities. In the energy sector, METLEN offers comprehensive solutions, covering thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in grid infrastructure, battery storage, and other green technologies. The Company is active in the markets of all five continents, in 40 countries, adopting a full-scale synergetic model between the Metallurgy and Energy Sectors, while undertaking end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects.
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
METLEN Energy & Metals Secures Long-Term Strategic Agreements with Rio Tinto in Bauxite and Alumina
METLEN Energy & Metals (METLEN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into two long-term strategic agreements with Rio Tinto, securing supply chain improvements in both Bauxite and Alumina. More specifically, as previously announced, METLEN has committed to a large-scale expansion of its Alumina production capacity with a landmark investment at the historic 'Aluminium of Greece' plant in Agios Nikolaos, Viotia, Greece. This investment will significantly increase the refinery's alumina output from 865.000MT to 1.265.000 tonnes annually. To support this expansion, METLEN has signed two significant and sizeable long-term agreements with Rio Tinto, whereby: Through the Bauxite Supply Agreement, Rio Tinto will supply approximately 14.9 million metric tonnes of bauxite from the CBG mine in Guinea over an 11-year period (2027-2037). These quantities will supplement METLEN's own production in the local mines. Though the Alumina Offtake Agreement, METLEN will supply Rio Tinto with 3.9 million metric tonnes of Alumina, sourced from its expanded Agios Nikolaos refinery over an 8-year period (2027-2034) with an optional 3-year extension (2035-2037). Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, commented: 'This strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is one more milestone for METLEN, ensuring a secure and competitive supply chain for our expanding alumina production. With these agreements we strengthen our competitive position and deepen our presence in the global alumina market.' Jerome Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Aluminium said: 'Rio Tinto is pleased to forge this long-term partnership with METLEN Energy and Metals, securing alumina supply for our operations in the Atlantic region to continue producing high-quality, low-carbon aluminium for our customers while strengthening our position in Europe.' These agreements are part of METLEN's strategy to reinforce and expand its operations in the global alumina market. By securing long-term bauxite supply and a stable offtake arrangement for its alumina production, METLEN is establishing its position as a key player in the industry while ensuring sustainable growth. METLEN: METLEN Energy & Metals is a multinational industrial and energy company, a leader in the metallurgy and energy industries, focused on sustainability and circular economy. The Company is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with a consolidated turnover and EBITDA of €5.492 billion and €1.014 billion, respectively. METLEN is a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level, whilst operating the only vertically integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum production unit in the European Union (E.U.) with privately owned port facilities. In the energy sector, METLEN offers comprehensive solutions, covering thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in grid infrastructure, battery storage, and other green technologies. The Company is active in the markets of all five continents, in 40 countries, adopting a full-scale synergetic model between the Metallurgy and Energy Sectors, while undertaking end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
METLEN Energy & Metals Secures Long-Term Strategic Agreements with Rio Tinto in Bauxite and Alumina
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- METLEN Energy & Metals (METLEN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into two long-term strategic agreements with Rio Tinto, securing supply chain improvements in both Bauxite and Alumina. More specifically, as previously announced, METLEN has committed to a large-scale expansion of its Alumina production capacity with a landmark investment at the historic 'Aluminium of Greece' plant in Agios Nikolaos, Viotia, Greece. This investment will significantly increase the refinery's alumina output from 865.000MT to 1.265.000 tonnes annually. To support this expansion, METLEN has signed two significant and sizeable long-term agreements with Rio Tinto, whereby: Through the Bauxite Supply Agreement, Rio Tinto will supply approximately 14.9 million metric tonnes of bauxite from the CBG mine in Guinea over an 11-year period (2027-2037). These quantities will supplement METLEN's own production in the local mines. Though the Alumina Offtake Agreement, METLEN will supply Rio Tinto with 3.9 million metric tonnes of Alumina, sourced from its expanded Agios Nikolaos refinery over an 8-year period (2027-2034) with an optional 3-year extension (2035-2037). Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, commented: "This strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is one more milestone for METLEN, ensuring a secure and competitive supply chain for our expanding alumina production. With these agreements we strengthen our competitive position and deepen our presence in the global alumina market." Jerome Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Aluminium said: "Rio Tinto is pleased to forge this long-term partnership with METLEN Energy and Metals, securing alumina supply for our operations in the Atlantic region to continue producing high-quality, low-carbon aluminium for our customers while strengthening our position in Europe." These agreements are part of METLEN's strategy to reinforce and expand its operations in the global alumina market. By securing long-term bauxite supply and a stable offtake arrangement for its alumina production, METLEN is establishing its position as a key player in the industry while ensuring sustainable growth. METLEN: METLEN Energy & Metals is a multinational industrial and energy company, a leader in the metallurgy and energy industries, focused on sustainability and circular economy. The Company is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with a consolidated turnover and EBITDA of €5.492 billion and €1.014 billion, respectively. METLEN is a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level, whilst operating the only vertically integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum production unit in the European Union (E.U.) with privately owned port facilities. In the energy sector, METLEN offers comprehensive solutions, covering thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in grid infrastructure, battery storage, and other green technologies. The Company is active in the markets of all five continents, in 40 countries, adopting a full-scale synergetic model between the Metallurgy and Energy Sectors, while undertaking end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects. For more information, please visit: | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn If you no longer wish to receive Press Releases and Updates from METLEN, click here. Logo: View original content: SOURCE Metlen Energy & Metals Sign in to access your portfolio
