JK Cement Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Issuance of LOI by Govt of Madhya Pradesh for Mining Lease of Itauri Jharkua Block'.
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JK Cement has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Government of Madhya Pradesh for grant of a mining lease covering 349.709 hectares at the Itauri-Jharkua Limestone Block in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. The company was declared the 'Preferred Bidder' for this limestone mining lease in March 2026. Limestone is a key raw material for cement production, and securing this mining lease would provide the company with captive access to raw material resources. The LOI was received on May 19, 2026.
This mining lease, once converted into an operational lease, would secure a captive source of limestone for JK Cement's manufacturing operations, potentially reducing raw material costs and supply chain risks. While positive for operational efficiency, this does not represent an immediate revenue contract.