Shiva Cement gets nod to operate limestone, dolomite mines in Odisha

2026-07-28

Jul. 27, 2026 - Shiva Cement, a subsidiary of JSW Cement, has received a modified environmental clearance and consent to operate Khatkurbahal (North) Block limestone and dolomite mines at Sundargarh in Odisha.

This development expands the scope of the mine to include the mining of dolomite capacity of 2.4 million tonnes per annum. The block holds a total dolomite resource of 89.09 mt, of which 48.29 mt is mineable.

The approval enables the company to commercially undertake mining and sale of dolomite from the block, marking the commencement of revenue generation from its dolomite operations.

Dolomite is a key input across steel, cement, glass, refractories and allied industries and the approval opens a new merchant sales stream for the company while strengthening raw material security within the JSW ecosystem.

Dolomite is a key input across steel, cement, glass, refractories and allied industries

Manoj Kumar Rustagi, Wholetime Director & CEO, Shiva Cement, said the expanded scope at Khatkurbahal (North) allows the company to unlock significantly more value from a mineral resource it already operates.

Being able to commercialise 2.4 mt of dolomite a year — over and above our existing product slate — gives the company a new revenue stream, deepens presence in Odisha’s mineral economy, and reinforces the raw material security that underpins the company’s growth in eastern India, he said.

Shiva Cement has its manufacturing facility strategically located at the geographical border of three states – Odisha, Chhatisgarh and Jharkhand with close proximity to the raw materials required for the production.

JSW Cement continues to make progress on its approved expansion program to develop a pan India presence and reach 41.85 mtpa of grinding capacity along with 13.04 mtpa of clinker capacity.