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Nalco Eyes 4,000‑Acre Site in Andhra Pradesh for 0.5 MTPA Smelter
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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Nalco Industries is scouting a 4,000‑acre plot in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district as a potential site for a new 0.5 million tonnes per annum smelter.
Nalco Industries has announced that it is evaluating a 4,000‑acre parcel in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh for the construction of a 0.5 MTPA smelter.
The proposed facility would process locally mined ores and could create jobs for the region’s workforce.
While the company has not yet set a definitive timeline, it has indicated that site selection is the first step before detailed feasibility studies.
The project is part of a broader push by Indian firms to expand domestic metal processing capabilities.
Local authorities have expressed interest in the development, citing potential economic benefits for the district.
The proposed facility would process locally mined ores and could create jobs for the region’s workforce.
While the company has not yet set a definitive timeline, it has indicated that site selection is the first step before detailed feasibility studies.
The project is part of a broader push by Indian firms to expand domestic metal processing capabilities.
Local authorities have expressed interest in the development, citing potential economic benefits for the district.