In order to secure raw material for its Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant at Bhadravathi, state-run steel maker SAIL wants to mine the 140 hectare of area in North-Eastern Block range in Bellary, Karnataka.
The largest steel producer of the country has reportedly requested Karnataka government to fast-track the process of granting iron ore mining lease for the area.
The company is said to consume more iron ore following the completion of the ongoing expansion project.
The North-Eastern Block mine has 10 million tonne of iron ore reserves.
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