Sandur Manganese secures key forest land approval for conveyor system

Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited (SMIORE) has received final approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for the diversion of 2.4314 hectares of forest land. This crucial approval, detailed in a letter dated October 3, 2025, is for establishing a Downhill Conveyor Pipe System (DCS) in Deogiri Swamimalai Forest Block, Sandur Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka. The DCS will connect the Kammathuru Iron Ore Mine (ML No. 2678, Old No. 2580/1179) to the PMBR (BMM) siding.

The company will now proceed to engage with the Department of Forests & Environment, Government of Karnataka, to execute the Forest Lease Agreement. This development is contingent upon the fulfillment of specific conditions outlined in the approval letter.

This regulatory milestone marks a critical step forward for the project, enhancing operational efficiency for the mining firm.