Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited has executed a Forest Lease Agreement (FLA) with the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Government of Karnataka, Ballari Division, Ballari on April 8, 2026. The agreement, registered with the Sub-Registrar Office at Sandur, pertains to the diversion of 2.4314 hectares of forest land in Deogiri, Swamimalai Forest Block, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka. This FLA is crucial for establishing a Downhill Conveyor Pipe System (DCS) from Kammathuru Iron Ore Mine (ML No. 2678, Old No. 2580/1179) to PMBR (BMM) siding in favour of the company. The execution follows the final approval received from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on October 3, 2025, for the diversion of forest land for this purpose. All conditions stipulated in the approval letter dated October 3, 2025, have been incorporated into the executed FLA.
