Vedanta secures iron ore block in Goa through successful bid

Vedanta announced that it had been designated as the "preferred bidder" for an iron ore mine in Goa. The government of Goa had invited tenders to participate in an electronic auction for the granting of a mining lease for iron ore mines in the state.

The company stated that it had submitted its bid for the mining lease grant. It added, "According to the notice dated June 9, 2023, issued by the Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa, the company has been declared as the 'preferred bidder' for the electronic auction of block VII - Cudnem mineral block, based on the highest final price offer of 93.15%."

Vedanta Ltd mentioned that the lease granted by the Goa government would be contingent upon fulfilling necessary payments and meeting the other terms and conditions outlined in the tender document.

Iron ore serves as a crucial raw material in the production of steel.

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