MILESTONES

      Key Events and Milestones

• 2006
  Restructuring agreements executed for the slump sale of the gas division and the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of MSPL Exports.

• 2005 - 2006
  Established one 100% EOU.

• 2003
  Diversified into harnessing of wind energy.

• 1998
  Acquired PVS Mines.

• 1996
  500 mt. slurry system commissioned.

• 1993
  Beneficiation plant becomes operational.

• 1991
  Installation of 180 tons/hour Down Hill Conveyer System with crushing and screening facilities.

• 1983
  Gas plant established.

• 1962
  Mining operations started.

• 2005
  Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited award for highest investment in the field of renewable energy in the financial year 2004-05.

• 1999 - 2005
  Special export award from CAPEXIL.

• 2004
  Awarded the Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award for innovative and outstanding work done in afforestation.

• 2003
  Accredited for OHSAS 18001: 1999 for occupational health and safety.

• 2001
  Tata Energy Research Institute Corporate Environment Award.

• 2000
  ISO 9001:2000 certification received for production and marketing systems.

• 1999
  ISO 14001: 1996 certification received for environment management system.

• 1997
  ISO 9002: 1994 certification received for quality system.

• 1996 - 2000
  State award for “excellence in exports” instituted by the Visvesaraya Industrial Trade Centre – an arm of the Government of Karnataka.

• 1987
  National Safety Award from the President of India.