Ramco Cements Gets Andhra Pradesh Nod For Quartzite Mining

07 Jan 2026 CW Team

Ramco Cements Ltd has received approval from the Government of Andhra Pradesh to include quartzite mineral in its existing limestone mining lease in Nandyal district, the company said.

The approval allows Ramco Cements to undertake quartzite mining at Kalavataka and Kotapadu villages in Kolimigundla Mandal, Nandyal district. The company confirmed that the approval was granted on January 3, 2026.

The quantum of mineable quartzite reserves is yet to be assessed. The mineral is proposed to be used for the manufacture of manufactured sand, pozzolanic additives for the cement industry, and for other industrial applications that may be identified in the future.

According to the company, the approval will remain valid until March 10, 2053. The mining operations will be subject to compliance with all applicable terms and conditions under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, along with guidelines and directions issued by the Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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