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Vedanta Named Preferred Bidder for Odisha Bauxite Block
Vedanta Limited has been declared the preferred bidder for the
Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Koraput district, Odisha, following a
competitive e-auction conducted by the Directorate of Mines and Geology,
Government of Odisha.
According to the tender document, the block is
categorised under the G2 level of exploration and covers an area of 532.747
hectares. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Vedanta’s raw material
security and support strategic backward integration for its aluminium
operations.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said the
development reinforces the company’s vision of building a fully integrated
aluminium value chain in India. He added that securing the bauxite block supports
the company’s expansion roadmap while contributing to industrial growth, local
value creation and greater self-reliance in critical minerals.
Vedanta
Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, continues to focus on securing
long-term bauxite resources to sustain production amid rising market demand and
evolving industry dynamics, particularly as Vedanta Limited prepares for its
upcoming demerger.

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