Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for online auction of 11 more mining blocks in the state.
Of the 11 mining blocks–seven are virgin blocks. The last dates for purchase of tender document and submission of the bid are August 19 and August 24 respectively, read the notice issued on Wednesday.
The tender fee for all the 11 blocks is Rs 5 lakh each.
The seven iron ore blocks which have been up the auction are– Nadidih (Bico), Purheibahal, Chandiposhi, Jumka Pathriposhi, Dholtapahar, Netrabandha Pahar (West) and Gandhalpada.
Similarly, two iron ore and manganese blocks put under the hammer are — Nadidih (Feegrade) and Teherai.
Besides, Kasia mineral block having both iron ore and dolomite has also been put for the auction.
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