Star Cement Emerges as Preferred Bidder in Boro Lakhindong Mine Auction.

Star Cement Limited has been declared the preferred bidder for the mining lease of the Boro Lakhindong (West Block) limestone mine in Assam following an e-auction conducted by the state government.

The mining block is located in Boro Lakhindong village in Umrangso tehsil of Dima Hasao district, formerly known as North Cachar Hills. Spread across an area of 123 hectares, the block is estimated to contain limestone resources of approximately 207.82 million tonnes.

The award of the preferred bidder status marks a significant step for Star Cement in securing long-term access to key raw material reserves. Limestone is the primary raw material used in cement manufacturing, and the acquisition is expected to strengthen the company's resource base and support future capacity expansion plans.

The mining lease is subject to the completion of statutory procedures and regulatory approvals as prescribed under applicable laws.