NMDC Mines Conferred with 5-Star Rating for Sustainable Mining Practices

14 Jul 2025 CW Team

The honour was presented by G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines in the presence of Bhajan Lal Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior officials from the Ministry and IBM at a felicitation ceremony jointly organized by the Ministry of Mines and IBM. This year, out of 1,200 working mines, 95 mines have been awarded the 5-star rating.

M Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director (RP), Rabindra Narayan, Executive Director (Bacheli Complex), and SK Kochar, GM (Kirandul Complex), received the honour on behalf of NMDC, proudly representing the company’s dedication to scientific, sustainable, and socially responsible mining practices.

Commenting on the achievement Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC said, "This prestigious 5-star rating is a testament to NMDC's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Being included in the select group of 95 mines out of over 1,200 working mines to receive this honor underscores our leadership in sustainable mining. Our teams have consistently demonstrated a passion for excellence, setting new benchmarks in responsible mining practices. As we work towards achieving our ambitious targets, we remain committed to contributing to India's development agenda."

The 5-Star Rating is the recognition conferred by the Ministry of Mines acknowledging excellence in mineral conservation, environmental management, scientific mining and social responsibility. NMDC’s consistent recognition under this framework highlights its unflinching determination to ESG best practices and responsible mining.

With an ambitious growth roadmap in place, NMDC continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s mineral security and supporting its infrastructure and industrial development goals.

NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and Responsible Miner has been conferred with the prestigious 5-Star Rating for four of its iron ore mines, three iron ore mines in Bailadila region, Chhattisgarh - Deposit 14, Deposit 14 NMZ and Deposit 5; and one in Ballari district, Karnataka - Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine; for the financial year 2023-24. The honour was presented by G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines in the presence of Bhajan Lal Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior officials from the Ministry and IBM at a felicitation ceremony jointly organized by the Ministry of Mines and IBM. This year, out of 1,200 working mines, 95 mines have been awarded the 5-star rating. M Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director (RP), Rabindra Narayan, Executive Director (Bacheli Complex), and SK Kochar, GM (Kirandul Complex), received the honour on behalf of NMDC, proudly representing the company’s dedication to scientific, sustainable, and socially responsible mining practices.Commenting on the achievement Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC said, This prestigious 5-star rating is a testament to NMDC's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Being included in the select group of 95 mines out of over 1,200 working mines to receive this honor underscores our leadership in sustainable mining. Our teams have consistently demonstrated a passion for excellence, setting new benchmarks in responsible mining practices. As we work towards achieving our ambitious targets, we remain committed to contributing to India's development agenda.The 5-Star Rating is the recognition conferred by the Ministry of Mines acknowledging excellence in mineral conservation, environmental management, scientific mining and social responsibility. NMDC’s consistent recognition under this framework highlights its unflinching determination to ESG best practices and responsible mining.With an ambitious growth roadmap in place, NMDC continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s mineral security and supporting its infrastructure and industrial development goals.

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