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Malabar Cements meets opposition against new mine

20 October 2021, Published under Cement News

India’s BJP district committee has opposed the move to open a new limestone mine in Walayar forest, Kerala, for Malabar Cements Ltd (MCL). The current mining permission for MCL will end in 2023. Therefore, moves are reportedly being made to open a new mine in nearby Pandarathumala, with MCL seeking permission from the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment. However, the party has stated that it is an ecologically sensitive area and no mining should be allowed. In response, employees ...

India: JK Lakshmi to expand Rajasthan mine

17 August 2016, Published under Cement News

JK Lakshmi Cement has received environmental clearance for expansion of its limestone mine output in Rajasthan, entailing an investment of INR1.20bn (US$17.94m). The mined limestone will be supplied to a cement plant in Sirohi, says India Infoline news service. "The Environment Ministry has examined the proposal of JK Lakshmi Cement and granted the environment clearance for expansion of its limestone mine in Rajasthan," a senior government official said.   The company's proposal is to enh...