MUMBAI, India, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Further to our announcement dated November 10, 2017 wherein the Company announced the approval of Copper Smelter plant 2 project by the Board of Directors, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, in the PIL filed against the Company, has stated that the application for renewal of Environment Clearance for Copper Smelter plant 2 project, shall be processed after conduct of mandatory public hearing and the application shall be decided by the competent authority on or before September 23, 2018.
In the interim, the High Court has ordered the Company to cease construction and all other activities onsite for proposed Copper Smelter plant 2 project with immediate effect till the decision of the MoEF.
The Company is yet to receive the order copy.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves producing oil & gas, zinc - lead - silver, aluminium, copper, iron ore and commercial power. The company has a presence across India, South Africa and Namibia. Vedanta Ltd has a portfolio of world-class, low-cost, scalable assets that consistently generate strong profitability and have robust cash flows. The company holds industry-leading market shares across its core divisions.
Vedanta Limited is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Governance and Sustainable Development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company is conferred with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 'Sustainable Plus Platinum label', ranking among the top 10 most sustainable companies in India. To access the Vedanta Sustainable Development Report 2017, please visit http://sd.vedantaresources.com/SustainableDevelopment2016-17/
Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India. The company is in the Nifty 50 Index and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Vedanta Limited
Vedanta, 75, Nehru Road,
Vile Parle (East), Mumbai - 400-099
www.vedantalimited.com
Registered Office:
Regd. Office: 1st Floor, 'C' wing, Unit 103,
Corporate Avenue, Atul Projects,
Chakala, Andheri (East),
Mumbai – 400-093
CIN: L13209MH1965PLC291394
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