Rungta Mines to expand : Siljora Kalimati Manganese and Iron Ore Mining Project

Details: Category: Orissa Mining Projects

Rungta Mines to expand : Siljora Kalimati Manganese and Iron Ore Mining Project located in village Siljora, Tehsil Champua in Keonjhar district of Orissa. The proposed rated capacity of the mine is to be expanded from manganese ore of 60,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) (0.06 million TPA) to 0.189 million TPA and iron ore from 0.049 million TPA to 0.136 million TPA. The total project cost is estimated at Rs. 55 million. It has been reported that four water bodies namely the Jalpa Nadi, the Kakrapani Nallah, the Baitarini River and the Suna Nadi are located in close proximity to the mine lease, one abutting the mine lease (at a distance of zero km) and three others at a distance of 4km, 3.6km and 5.55km respectively.