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Odisha can revitalise its steel industry

Odisha can revitalise its steel industry

Odisha has played a pivotal role in the emergence and growth of the steel industry in the country. Blessed with abundant iron ore, the state made rapid strides in steel. Besides iron ore (32.9 per cent of the country´s reserves), Odisha has abundant reserves of bauxite (59.95 per cent), chromite (98.4 per cent), coal (24.8 per cent) and manganese (67.6 per cent), which provide immense opportunities.

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SAIL to expand global footprint

SAIL to expand global footprint

Steel Authority of India (SAIL) is in talks with Nippon Steel, Sumitomo Metal Corp and Kobe Steel for potential technical agreements to help it expand its global footprint. SAIL may also consider buying troubled domestic steel firm assets if offered a cheaper price.

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DURAfloorprotector for effective protective floor covering

DURAfloorprotector for effective protective floor covering

Use of protective floor coverings is necessary to ensure that a beautiful new floor doesn´t get damaged before the end of the construction project. However, choosing the wrong protective floor covering can be worse than not using one at all. Therefore, choosing proper protective floor covering material is equally important as the floor covering itself.

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NALCO may revisit Iran smelter plan

NALCO may revisit Iran smelter plan

India has asked state-controlled National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) to re-think its overseas expansion plans including a proposal to set up a $2 billion smelter unit in Iran

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KONE wins order to equip Lusail Light Rail Transit System in Doha

KONE wins order to equip Lusail Light Rail Transit System in Doha

KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order for 139 elevators, escalators and autowalks to be installed at the Lusail Light Rail Transit system , a railway transportation project currently under construction in the new city of Lusail, north of Doha, Qatar. Developed by Qatar Rail, the new sustainable transport system is expected to accommodate the 250,000 inhabitants of Lusail and serve around 40,000 daily visitors.