Tata Steel’s Noamundi Iron Mine celebrates 100 years of sustainable mining

Centenary year kicks-off with logo launch, Summer Flower show organised

Noamundi, June 1: Noamundi Iron Mine of Tata Steel is celebrating the beginning of its centenary year since the inception of mining operations at the site. To commemorate this milestone, a logo launch event was organised today at Noamundi.

The Chief Guest for the event was D B Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Raw Materials, Tata Steel. Other dignitaries present included Atul Kumar Bhatnagar, General Manager, OMQ Division, and Sanjay Das, Secretary, Noamundi Mazdoor Union, along with employees of Ore Mines and Quarries Division of Tata Steel.

During the occasion, D B Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Raw Materials, Tata Steel said, “Noamundi Iron Mine has been a vital part of Tata Steel’s operations for the past century, and we are proud to celebrate this significant milestone. Very few mines survive for over 100 years and Noamundi Iron Mine has not only survived but thrived due to our commitment towards sustainable mining. Noamundi Iron Mine exemplifies the adoption of best practices in mining with a focus on community development to foster sustainable growth.”

In addition to the logo launch, the Second Summer Flower Show was also organized at Noamundi, showcasing over 22 varieties of summer flowers. Furthermore, a Miyawaki Plantation was carried out at Noamundi on the occasion.

Throughout the year, Noamundi Iron Mine will host a series of events to commemorate the centenary, including cultural programs, employee recognition initiatives, and community engagement activities.

Noamundi Iron Mine, a part of the Ore Mines and Quarries Division of Tata Steel, has been in operation for the past 100 years, providing a reliable source of high-quality iron ore. The mine is known for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and its close engagement with the local community.

Noamundi became the country’s first iron-ore mine in the year 2017 to set-up a solar plant for reducing carbon footprint. It is spread over 19 acres with a capacity of 3 MW.

In its effort to enhance gender diversity at workplace, Tata Steel on February 5, 2021 deployed the first batch of 22 women operators of heavy earth moving machinery at Noamundi iron mine in all the shifts. The initiative, termed as ‘Tejaswini 2.0’ has been designed to provide technical training to unskilled women workers and enable them to work in core jobs at mines.

Noamundi has also been hosting events like Run-a-thon, promoting fitness and sustainability amongst its stakeholders and community at large.

Noamundi has taken several strides to improve biodiversity with a focus on plantation and rain harvesting projects.