Archive · 6 Jun 2025
LMEL Gets Green Light to Expand Iron Ore Mining in Gadchiroli
The Indian government has approved Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) to expand their iron ore mining operation.
They can now extract much more iron ore, up to 26 million tons per year, for the next 30 years.
The company will use a pipeline to transport materials and must monitor wildlife in the area.
They also need to use cleaner energy vehicles.
This expansion will feed a new steel complex, aiming to boost steel production.
The company is also working to address public concerns about the project.
LMEL received environmental clearance to expand iron ore mining.
The clearance allows extraction of up to 26 MTPA of iron ore.
The EC is valid for a period of 30 years.
The EAC recommended conditions including no road transport of BHQ.
LMEL must address public concerns and monitor wildlife.
- Who
- Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) and the Experts Appraisal Committee (EAC).
- What
- The EAC approved LMEL's application for environmental clearance to extract up to 26 MTPA of iron ore and 45 million tonnes of BHQ.
- When
- The Environmental Clearance (EC) is expected soon; valid for 30 years.
- Where
- Surjagarh hills, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To expand iron ore extraction to feed an integrated steel complex.
- Company
- Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL)
- Mine Location
- Surjagarh hills, Gadchiroli district
- Ore Extraction (Approved)
- Up to 26 MTPA
- BHQ Extraction (Approved)
- 45 million tonnes
- EC Validity
- 30 years
- Steel Complex Location
- Konsari, over 100km away
