Mining at NMDC s 7-million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Donimalai mine in Karnataka resumed from Thursday. After remaining closed for over two years, the country s largest iron ore miner company was able to resume operations following the necessary permission and clearances from the Karnataka government. Arnab Hazra, deputy secretary-general of the Indian Steel Association (ISA), the country s apex body that represents the interest of domestic steel industry, said Donimalai is an important mine in the southern region. It will help the mills in the Southern India with smooth supply of raw material. Anil Kumar Chaudhary, former CMD of the country s largest steel maker SAIL, said, It has been possible by the efforts taken by the steel ministry to resolve the issue.
Read more about NMDC shines on restarted operations at Donimalai mine on Business Standard. NMDC advanced 2.04% to Rs 122.40 after the state-run firm said that its Donimalai iron ore mine has restarted operations.