SAIL to invite bids for appointing MDO for Chiria mines soon.

State-owned SAIL has decided to outsource the development of its Chiria mine in Jharkhand, considered to be among the largest iron ore deposits in the world, and will be inviting bids during the current quarter for appointing a mine developer-cum operator (MDO).

The detailed project report (DPR) prepared by the external consultant, Hatch Associates of Australia, has already been approved by the company.

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