MUMBAI, India, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Baghmara Gold block in the State of Chhattisgarh (6.08 sq.km) was put on auction as composite license (Prospecting License cum Mining Lease). The Company (Vedanta Limited) participated in the forward auction on 26th February 2016 and after technically qualifying in an e-auction has been declared as the successful bidder for Gold Mines at royalty @12.55% of value of mineral dispatched. The winning bidder has to submit a performance bank guarantee of Rs 1.60 crores and invest in exploration.

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The block requires extensive exploration and the process will commence in due course.

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd.)

Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves producing oil & gas, zinc – lead – silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power. The company has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Australia, Ireland, Liberia and Sri Lanka.

Vedanta Limited, formerly Sesa Sterlite Limited is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Governance and Sustainable Development are at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Vedanta Limited
(Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Limited)
Vedanta, 75, Nehru Road,
Vile Parle (East), Mumbai – 400 099
www.vedantalimited.com

Registered Office:
Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex,
Patto, Panaji (Goa) – 403 001
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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