NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and a frontrunner in responsible mining, has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainable practices by earning the prestigious 5-Star Rating for four of its iron ore mines for the financial year 2023-24.
The awarded mines include three from the Bailadila region in Chhattisgarh Deposit 14, Deposit 14 NMZ and Deposit 5 along with the Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine in Ballari district, Karnataka.
The honour was conferred during a felicitation ceremony jointly hosted by the Ministry of Mines and the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). G Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines, presented the awards in the presence of Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, along with senior ministry and IBM officials.
Out of over 1,200 operational mines in India, only 95 mines earned the 5-star rating this year, marking NMDC’s achievement as a significant milestone in India’s mining sector.
Representing NMDC at the ceremony were M Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director (RP), Rabindra Narayan, Executive Director (Bacheli Complex), and SK Kochar, GM (Kirandul Complex), who accepted the recognition on behalf of the company.
Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director, NMDC, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “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 honour underscores our leadership in sustainable mining. Our teams have consistently demonstrated a passion for excellence, setting new benchmarks in responsible mining practices. As we work towards achieving our ambitious targets, we remain committed to contributing to India’s development agenda.”
The 5-Star Rating is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Mines to promote and recognize excellence in environmental stewardship, mineral conservation, scientific mining, and corporate social responsibility.
