Coal, Mining & Metals and Ores

Vishwamber Cements, part of VRVS Group, is planning a 1.5 MTPA captive limestone mining project at Village Pedaveedu and Gundlapalli, dist. Nalgonda, Telangana on 130.34 hectares. The mined limestone will be used for the company`s cement manufacturing project coming up at the same location. The total estimated cost of the project (integrated cement plant, power plant) is Rs. 3,500 million. Environmental clearance has been received. The project is awaiting financial closure. According to MoEF sources, the opencast mining will be carried out to a depth of 30-40 mtrs. involving drilling by hydraulic drills, blasting by ANFO & slurry explosives, excavation by hydraulic excavators, transporting to crushers etc. The captive lime stone is adjacent to the cement plant. 120 hectares will be mined. Expected life of the mine is 30 years. [Info as of: Jan. `16]

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