8 Feb 2018 10:30
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8 February 2018
Vedanta Resources Plc
Closure of mining leases in the State of Goa
Vedanta Resources plc's subsidiary Vedanta Limited today made the below announcement.
Vedanta Limited
Closure of mining leases in the State of Goa
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India vide judgement dated February 07, 2018 have directed to stop all mining operations in the state of Goa with effect from March 16, 2018.
Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed that the mining lease holders who have been granted the second renewal are given time to manage their affairs and may continue their mining operations till March 15, 2018. However, they are directed to stop all mining operations with effect from March 16, 2018 until fresh mining leases and fresh environmental clearances are granted.
The Company's mines in the state of Goa will be impacted consequent to the judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court. The Company is assessing the financial and operational impact of the said judgement.
For further information, please contact:
Communications | Finsbury |
Arun Arora Head, Corporate Communications Tel: +91 124 459 3000 gc@vedanta.co.in
| Daniela Fleischmann Tel: +44 20 7251 3801 |
Investors |
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Rashmi Mohanty Director – Investor Relations Sunila Martis Associate General Manager – Investor Relations Veena Sankaran Manager – Investor Relations | Tel: +44 20 7659 4732 Tel: +91 22 6646 1531 ir@vedanta.co.in |
About Vedanta Resources
Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care.
To access the Vedanta Sustainable Development Report 2017, please visit http://www.vedantaresources.com/media/214366/vedanta_sd_report_2016-17.pdf. For more information on Vedanta Resources, please visit www.vedantaresources.com
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