Relief for alumina units: OMC expects to open key bauxite mine in 2 months

Once the mine is operational, alumina units will be able to source the key but scarce input from the Odisha-govt owned firm

State-run entity Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) hopes to start mining at its Kodingamali bauxite quarry within two months, a top company official said.

The opening of the Kodingamali lease would mark OMC's entry into bauxite mining. As of now, it is an established player in iron ore and chromite excavation. Though OMC has a few other bauxite mines in its kitty, they have not been able to start operations as they lack the regulatory clearances. Bauxite deposits at Karlapat and Sasubohumali, despite being reserved in OMC's favour, have not opened up for want of environment and forest clearances.