Durgmanwadi mines

Durgmanwadi mines is the first bauxite mine in the world to obtain the ISO 9001:2000 and OHSAS 18001 management systems certificate. The mine is located in a peninsula surrounded by dams and a sanctuary. It commenced operations in 1992 and supplies bauxite by road to its captive alumina plant at Belagavi, located 130km away.

Due to heavy wind and water erosion, the topsoil is scanty, resulting in the total absence of green cover, and the vegetation is limited to slopes with stunted growth due to the lack of plant nutrients in the soil. To address these environmental challenges, the Durgmanwadi mine has adopted state-of-the-art technology and innovative features in its design and operations.