Sep. 27, 2020 - Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML) commenced operations at Sukinda chromite mine in Odisha this Monday.

The groundbreaking ceremony to kickstart the mining operations at Sukinda in Jajpur district was attended by several officials of the company.

Speaking on the occasion, M.C. Thomas, TSML Managing Director said, “It is a significant milestone for Tata Steel Mining and the first step in our journey of commercial mining. As a responsible corporate, Tata Steel Mining is committed to sustainable mining practices and excellence in governance while treating all its stakeholders as partners in long term value creation.”

The company owned three chromite mines in Jajpur district such as Kamarda Chromite Mine, Saruabil Chromite Mine, and Sukinda Chromite Mine.

The three chromite mines were considered as the first commercial leases to do mining leases across India. However, the leases were expired on March 31st, 2020. These mines were auctioned by the Odisha government, and the leases were granted for 50 years.