Tag: India: Vedanta named preferred bidder for Andhra’s Punnam Manganese Block

Vedanta has been declared the preferred bidder for the 152-hectare Punnam manganese block in Andhra Pradesh, currently at the G4 exploration stage. The bid follows a competitive e-auction conducted by the state. The final composite licence grant remains subject to regulatory approvals, performance guarantees, and the fulfilment of tender conditions outlined by the Department of…