Orissa Minerals Gets Environment Clearance for Belkundi Mine
The Orissa Minerals Development Company Limited has received an Environment Clearance for its Belkundi Iron & Manganese Ore Mine in Keonjhar, Odisha. The mine will have a capacity of 1.8 MTPA Iron Ore and 0.3 MTPA Manganese Ore. The clearance was granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The Environmental Clearance is essential for the commencement and continuation of mining operations, directly impacting the company's production capacity and future revenue generation.
The company has received a crucial Environmental Clearance for its mining operations, which is a positive development for its business prospects.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has granted an Environment Clearance (EC) to The Orissa Minerals Development Company Limited for its Belkundi Iron & Manganese Ore Mine. The mine, located in Keonjhar, Odisha, will have a production capacity of 1.8 MTPA for Iron Ore and 0.3 MTPA for Manganese Ore, along with the installation of crusher and screening plants.
This clearance was granted under the violation category, following the Ministry's notification S.O. 804 (E) dated 14/03/2017. The proposal was reviewed and recommended by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) in its meeting held on July 17, 2026. The EC is subject to strict compliance with specific conditions and standard conditions applicable to non-coal mining projects, as detailed in the clearance document.
The Belkundi mine is situated over an area of approximately 1276.79 Hectares. The clearance also includes the installation of crusher capacities of 100 TPH and 200 TPH, and screening plants of 400 TPH and 200 TPH. The company has been directed to comply with various environmental management plans and specific conditions related to air quality, noise control, water management, and sustainable mining practices.
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