Bauxite Mining Project at Lanjigarh Receives Supreme Court Approval (Business Wire)

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlite Industries (India) Limited (“Sterlite” or the “Company”) announces that the Honourable Supreme Court of India today approved the bauxite mining project at Lanjigarh in the Kalahandi District of Orissa. The Company is delighted that the project has been given the go-ahead and is committed to its implementation in accordance with the guidelines and safeguards laid down. The bauxite mining project along with the Lanjigarh alumina refinery will bring significant employment and economic livelihood for the local people and contribute to the overall development of the region. About Sterlite Industries Sterlite Industries is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with interests and operations in aluminum, copper and zinc and lead. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a... [read full story]