Star Cement declared preferred bidder for Assam limestone mining lease

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Star Cement has been declared the preferred bidder for a mining lease in Boro Lakhindong (West Block), Dima Hasao, Assam. The 123 hectare block has an estimated limestone resource of 207.822 million tonnes. The lease was awarded through e-auction by the Government of Assam. Limestone is the key raw material for cement, so this secures a long-term raw material source for the company.

Likely market impact

Secures long-term limestone reserves, lowering raw material supply risk and supporting future production capacity expansion.