Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Nalco Aims to Launch Pottangi Bauxite Mines by 2026
Nalco, a big company that makes aluminium, wants to start a new mine in Odisha, India, by June 2026.
This mine will help them make more alumina, which is used to make aluminium.
The company has a special permission to use the land for 50 years.
They are also making sure they have enough raw materials by getting bauxite from other places until the new mine starts.
This will help them make more aluminium and support the growth of industries in Odisha.
Nalco plans to start Pottangi bauxite mines in Odisha by June 2026.
The company has been granted a 50-year mining lease covering 697.979 hectares.
Nalco is expanding its alumina production capacity at the Damanjodi refinery by 1 MTPA.
Alternate bauxite sourcing with a capacity of 30 lakh tons per year will be commissioned by April-May 2026.
The expansion aims to strengthen Nalco's position in the aluminium sector and contribute to Odisha's industrial growth.
- Who
- National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco)
- What
- Launch of Pottangi bauxite mines and expansion of alumina production capacity
- When
- Target start date is June 2026
- Where
- Pottangi, Koraput district, Odisha, India
- Why
- To support the expansion of integrated aluminium business and ensure steady raw material supply
- Company
- National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco)
- Mine Location
- Pottangi, Odisha
- Target Start Date
- June 2026
- Mining Lease Area
- 697.979 hectares
- Lease Duration
- 50 years
- Alumina Refinery Capacity
- 2.275 MTPA (current), 3.275 MTPA (after expansion)
- Alternate Bauxite Sourcing
- 30 lakh tons per year (starting April-May 2026)