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Lloyds Metals & Energy (LME) and Tata Steel are exploring the development of an integrated iron ore hub in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, aiming to unlock the region’s mineral potential and strengthen long-term raw material security for steelmaking. According to recent media reports, the companies are in discussions around a collaborative framework that would focus on mining, beneficiation and value-added processing of iron ore, along with the necessary logistics and infrastructure support in and around Gadchiroli.
The proposed hub is expected to leverage Gadchiroli’s iron ore reserves to create a more reliable and cost-efficient supply chain for downstream steel plants, while also supporting future capacity expansion in India’s growing steel sector. Any project structure would remain subject to regulatory approvals, environmental clearances and agreements with the state government and local stakeholders.
Both partners are positioning the initiative as a potential win–win: ensuring secure ore linkages for steel producers, and creating employment, auxiliary business opportunities and infrastructure development in a relatively underdeveloped region. If finalised, the Gadchiroli iron ore hub could emerge as a strategic raw material base in western India, complementing broader industry efforts to improve self-reliance, reduce logistics bottlenecks and support the country’s long-term steel demand growth.
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