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Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC)’s Daitari & Kodingamali Mines Win 5-Star Rating from IBM for Sustainable Mining Excellence

OMC Mines Shine Nationally for Scientific Mining, Sustainability, and Community Development
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Jaipur/Bhubaneswar: In a major recognition of sustainable and responsible mining practices, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has earned the prestigious 5-Star Rating from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) for two of its premier mining units — Daitari Iron Ore Mines and Kodingamali Bauxite Mines — for the financial year 2023–24.

National Honour for Best-In-Class Mining

The 5-Star Rating Awards were conferred by Union Minister of Coal and Mines Mr. G. Kishan Reddy during a formal ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan on July 7, 2025, under the Ministry of Mines’ annual Star Rating Awards Programme.

This coveted recognition marks OMC’s continued commitment to setting high benchmarks in scientific mining, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development.

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Mining with Responsibility and Vision

The Daitari Iron Ore Mines and Kodingamali Bauxite Mines distinguished themselves through:

  • Scientific mine planning and systematic operations
  • Environmental management with minimal ecological disruption
  • Community-centric development programs
  • Adoption of global best practices

Both units have successfully integrated sustainability goals with operational efficiency, demonstrating how resource extraction can align with long-term environmental and social objectives.

What the 5-Star Rating Represents

Instituted by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, the 5-Star Rating is the highest honour under IBM’s Star Rating System. It celebrates mining leases that excel in:

  • Systematic and scientific exploration
  • Environmental conservation and restoration
  • Use of modern technologies and global standards
  • Stakeholder engagement and community development

OMC’s Commitment to Responsible Mining

OMC has stated that this recognition reinforces its focus on responsible mining across all operational units. The corporation aims to replicate the success of Daitari and Kodingamali across its other mines and enhance Odisha’s leadership in India’s mineral and mining sector.

This achievement also reflects OMC’s alignment with the broader goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth.

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About Odisha Mining Corporation

OMC is a Gold Category Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) established on 16 May 1956 as a joint venture company between Government of Odisha and Government of India to explore and harness mineral wealth of Odisha and make value addition. It’s managed by a board of directors consisting of Government Directors and Independent Directors. The day-to-day management of the corporation is looked after by the chairman and the managing director as authorized by the board of directors.


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