Lohardaga bauxite mines

Lohardaga bauxite mines

Operating since
1994

Lease Area:
1937.25
Ha

Production capacity
31.9
LTPA (total 15 mines)

Total Reserves
21.14
MT

Output: Bauxite
end-use alumina refineries — Renukoot and Muri via Lohardaga, Richuguta and Tori siding

Lohardaga Bauxite mines

Lohardaga mines own a total of 16 bauxite mining leases—namely, Amtipani, Amtipani Chirodih, Bagru (which includes Bagru, Bhusar, Hisri New and Hisri Old), Bimarla, Gurdari, Kujam I, Kujam II, Pakhar 109.507, Pakhar 15.58, Pakhar 115, Shrengdag-A, Shrengdag-B, Jalim and Sanai. These deposits have been identified as key bauxite resources to meet the raw material requirements of the Hindalco alumina refineries at Muri, Jharkhand, and Renukoot, Uttar Pradesh.

Dedicated sidings, namely Lohardaga Siding, Richuguta Siding and Tori Siding, are used to supply blended bauxite to the captive refineries in Muri and Renukoot.

An aerial ropeway, an eco-friendly mode of transport, is used at Bagru to transport ROM (run-of-mine) to the Lohardaga siding for dispatch, to reduce carbon emissions. The installation of a 350 kW DC/270 kW AC system with a 390 kWh BESS to achieve 100% use of renewable energy for domestic consumption, as well as to power the ropeway and crusher operations, has resulted in net zero carbon emissions. It is a significant milestone. The introduction of Xcentric Ripper in mining operations and the adoption of a zero-blasting concept have significantly increased productivity and safety.

Additionally, a V.R. dome has been constructed at Bagru for 3D training of mine employees. The training includes safety protocols and videos related to specific operations.

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Awards and certifications

Amtipani Mines: IBM Four Star Rating and CII Certificate

Amtipani Mines: IBM Four Star Rating and CII Certificate

Amtipani Chirodih Mines: First prize in dust suppression

Amtipani Chirodih Mines: First prize in dust suppression

Bagru Mines: Overall Winner in the Annual Safety Week and MEMC Week celebrations, FICCI First Prize for Excellence in Safety Systems, British Safety Council International Safety Award, and IBM 5 Star Rating

Bagru Mines: Overall Winner in the Annual Safety Week and MEMC Week celebrations, FICCI First Prize for Excellence in Safety Systems, British Safety Council International Safety Award, and IBM 5 Star Rating

Indian Bureau of Mines 4-Star Rating (2022-2023)

Indian Bureau of Mines 4-Star Rating (2022-2023)

Kujam Bauxite Mines: FIMI Rio Tinto Health and Safety Award (2022-23)

Kujam Bauxite Mines: FIMI Rio Tinto Health and Safety Award (2022-23)

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CSR and sustainability

ESG

Bio-Park and Dhumkudia, located in Bagru, are emerging as key benchmark sites for the rehabilitation of mines after closure. Initiatives here are paving the way for mine eco-tourism, which is gaining traction as an innovative approach to sustainable land use practices.

Key projects underway include:

  • Medicinal garden development: Cultivation of medicinal plants, contributing to both conservation and sustainable healthcare.
  • Adra Bhumi Project: Increasing aquatic biodiversity through the purification of water bodies, thereby enhancing the ecosystem and promoting ecological balance.
  • Nida Project: Focused on the conservation and promotion of biodiversity, targeting cavity-nesting bird species in the Bagru area.
  • Lac cultivation: The farming of lac, a resin produced by the lac insect, is being promoted in the region. This cultivation takes place on specific host plants, such as Kusmi. The distribution of lac seeds in Bimarla is helping farmers diversify their income sources, reducing dependence on traditional crops. With the growing demand for lac in industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles, this initiative is providing a valuable economic opportunity for local communities.

These combined efforts are not only enhancing the local environment but also creating sustainable livelihoods for the people of Lohardaga, and contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration.

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