Vedanta declared preferred bidder for Janthakal iron ore mine in Karnataka
The company emerged successful in the e-auction process conducted by the Department of State Mines and Geology.
The Janthakal block spans 71.16 hectares and is categorised as a G3 level exploration site, according to a company release.
The award is subject to subsequent approvals, clearances, and fulfilment of conditions laid out in the tender.
During the quarter, Hindustan Zinc Limited (a Vedanta Group company) secured two critical mineral blocks, Potash in Rajasthan and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in Uttar Pradesh, the company's release said.
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