Chouhan-Tomar meet to discuss mining issues

Bhopal: Union mines and steel minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that Madhya Pradesh government can send proposal for expanding mining areas, mainly Chhatarpur-Tikamgarh block which could be extended to Jabalpur division for iron ore and other mining works.
Tomar met chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss mining issues, at chief minister's official residence on Saturday.He also discussed names of aspirants during cabinet expansion slated for next month.
Chief minister Chouhan said government would take early action on MoUs signed with public undertakings under the mining ministry. It was also informed that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is planning to establish a steel plant in Chhatarpur district which will provide employment to 5,000 persons.
Similarly, MOIL (formerly Manganese Ore India Limited) is planning to establish a plant in Balaghat district. NMDC (national mining development corporation) has projects for mining exploration in Tikamgarh and Panna district. Hindustan Copper Limited is working on underground mining in Balaghat district. NALCO has proposed to set up alumina refinery in the state.