GMDC Secures Environmental Clearance for Lakhpat-Punrajpur Lignite & Limestone Mine in Kutch

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC), a Government of Gujarat enterprise and India's leading lignite producer, has received Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India for its Lakhpat-Punrajpur Lignite and Limestone Mine located in Kutch, Gujarat.

The Mine has been approved with a production capacity of 3.0 MTPA of lignite and 29.81 MTPA of limestone, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the Company's growth trajectory. The clearance enhances long-term production visibility and strengthens GMDC's mineral resource base within Gujarat, further consolidating its position across both fuel and industrial mineral segments.

The integrated development of lignite and limestone resources is expected to support core sectors such as energy generation, cement and other mineral-based industries, thereby improving supply stability and reinforcing GMDC's strategic relevance within the state's industrial ecosystem. The approval also reflects regulatory progress that enables the company to advance towards project implementation in line with the statutory requirements.

The Lakhpat-Punrajpur Mine forms part of GMDC's expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its reserve base, diversifying mineral streams, and ensuring sustainable operational growth. The Company remains committed to responsible mining practices, environmental safeguards and transparent compliance frameworks while pursuing long-term value creation.

Shares of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 576.40 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 564.55. The total number of shares traded during the day was 117372 in over 2069 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 579.00 and intraday low of 562.85. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 67173317.00.

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