Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation to Partner with Technology Consultants for Dry Beneficiation Technology Pyrite/Sulphur removal plant

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), a leading mining PSU enterprise and the largest lignite seller in the country, announced that it is looking at partnering with technology consultants for the dry beneficiation technology pyrite/ sulphur removal plant. GMDC, a Government of Gujarat Enterprise, has been a pioneer in mining for more than six decades, catering to the needs of the minerals and solid fuel for the industries based in and outside Gujarat. GMDC mining activities are spread over the State's Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Panchmahal, and Banaskantha districts. It is currently dealing in minerals like Lignite, Bauxite, Fluorspar, Manganese, Ball Clay, Silica Sand, Bentonitic Clay and Limestone. The GMDC has also set up a 250 MW lignite-based Thermal Power Station at Nani Chher in Kutch, a Wind power plant of 200.9 MW at Maliya, Jodiya, Godsar, Bhanvad and a Solar Power plant of 5 MW at Panandhro Project.  Mr. Roopwant Singh, IAS, Managing Director, GMDC, said, “The company is looking for consulting partner who adds value to the company and helps strategize long-term mining opportunities. GMDC has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the last twelve months. We have built capabilities, created resilience, elevated financial performance and embraced
transformational change.” Lignite produced from Surkha (North) Lignite mine, Bhavnagar, is associated with pyrite, ash and sulphur. These gangue minerals deteriorate the quality of lignite, thereby reducing the performance efficiency of the end user. GMDC Ltd is currently operating five (5) lignite mines in Gujarat.