In a major step toward strengthening its raw material security, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has signed a Mining Services Agreement (MSA) with M/s Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited, Bhubaneswar, for the development and operation of the 14 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) Rowghat Iron Ore Project in Chhattisgarh. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the progress of SAIL’s Rowghat mining initiative—one of the largest upcoming iron ore projects in central India.

The long-term contract spans 28 years, including an initial three-year construction period, during which the new Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) will be responsible for the mine’s comprehensive development, infrastructure creation, and operation. The project is expected to substantially enhance the iron ore supply to SAIL’s integrated steel plants, ensuring consistent production and long-term raw material sustainability for the steel major.

The agreement was formally signed by Shri Anupam Bisht, Chief General Manager (Rowghat) on behalf of SAIL and Shri Manoj Ranjan Samal, Director (Finance) on behalf of M/s Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited.

The signing ceremony was attended by several senior officials, including Shri S. Mukhopadhyay, Executive Director (Projects); Shri Praveen Nigam, Executive Director (Finance & Accounts); Shri Pawan Kumar, Executive Director (Human Resources); Shri Bipin Kumar Giri, Executive Director (Mines); and Shri Arun Kumar, Executive Director (Rowghat). Also present were senior officers from Bhilai Steel Plant, representatives from the consulting agency CET (Consulting Engineering Technology), and delegates from Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited.

The collaboration is expected to accelerate the operationalization of the Rowghat mines, boost domestic iron ore production, and strengthen SAIL’s self-reliance in raw material sourcing—a key component in the company’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.

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