"Ramco Cements secures AP government nod for quartzite mining in Nandyal."

Ramco Cements Ltd has received approval from the Government of Andhra Pradesh to include Quartzite mineral in its existing limestone mining lease at Kalavataka and Kotapadu villages in Kolimigundla Mandal, Nandyal district. The company confirmed receiving the approval on January 3, 2026, at 4:20 PM.

The quantum of mineable quartzite reserves is yet to be determined. The mineral is proposed to be used for manufactured sand, pozzolanic additives in the cement industry, or for other industrial purposes that may arise in the future.

The approval is valid until March 10, 2053, subject to compliance with all terms and conditions under the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, as well as other guidelines and instructions issued by the Government of India and the Andhra Pradesh state government.