Diversified metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd is betting on the Jamkhani block in Odisha to enhance its coal security.
Vedanta was recently declared the successful bidder for Odisha's Jamkhani coal block located in Sundargarh district. The company aims to commence mining from this coal block within a year of getting the requisite letter from the state authorities.
“On the power side, you would have noticed that Vedanta has emerged as a successful bidder for the Jamkhani coal block in Odisha. This along with our Chotia mine will improve our coal security for this business”, S Venkatakrishnan, chief executive officer, Vedanta Ltd

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