UltraTech Cement Ltd has achieved a remarkable milestone as twelve of its limestone mines were awarded 5-Star rating by the Indian Bureau of Mines for the fiscal year 2022-23. The awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, was graced by G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, and Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines.
The 5-Star rating is a testament to UltraTech’s commitment to excellence in mining practices and sustainability. It is awarded based on a rigorous evaluation of best practices, including scientific and efficient mining, zero waste mining, environmental protection, progressive and final mine closure, green energy sourcing, and social impact initiatives.
UltraTech Cement’s achievement highlights its dedication to sustainable mining and its alignment with the Indian Bureau of Mines’ goals for effective and responsible mineral processing. Notably, UltraTech has received the highest number of 5-Star ratings across all mineral categories, including Limestone, Iron Ore, Bauxite, Lead Zinc, and Manganese for FY2022-23.
Here’s a list of the UltraTech mines that received the 5-Star rating for the fiscal year 2022-23:
| Unit | Mine attached to Unit |
| Aditya Cement Works | Aditya Limestone Mine |
| Andhra Pradesh Cement Works | Tummalapenta Limestone Mine |
| Awarpur Cement Works | Naokari Limestone Mine |
| Baga Cement Works | Baga-Bhalag Limestone & Shale Mine |
| Dhar Cement Works | Sitapuri Limestone Mine |
| Gujarat Cement Works | Kovaya Limestone Mine |
| Hirmi Cement Works | Paraswani Limestone Mine |
| Narmada-Jafrabad Cement Works | Narmada Cement Mine |
| Maihar Cement Works | Bhadanpur & Piprahat Limestone Mine |
| Manikgarh Cement Works | Manikgarh Cement Limestone Mine |
| Rajashree Cement Works | Rajashree Cement Mine |
| Sewagram Cement Works | Harudi-Kharai Limestone Mine |
Several mines have been honored for their sustained excellence over multiple years. The Naokari Limestone Mine and Kovaya Limestone Mine have achieved the 5-Star rating for six consecutive years. The Baga-Bhalag Limestone & Shale Mine has been recognized for four consecutive years, while the Manikgarh Cement Limestone Mine has received the award for three consecutive years. Additionally, the Aditya Limestone Mine, Tumamlapenta Limestone Mine, Narmada Cement Mine, and Bhadanpur & Piprahat Limestone Mine have all been awarded for the second consecutive year.
UltraTech Cement’s ongoing efforts to enhance mining practices, ensure environmental stewardship, and contribute to community welfare underscore its leadership in the industry. The company’s proactive approach in adopting international standards and promoting sustainable development continues to set benchmarks in the mining sector.
This achievement not only reinforces UltraTech Cement’s position as an industry leader but also reflects its unwavering commitment to advancing India’s mining sector through responsible and innovative practices.