Hindalco Industries has announced 100 percent equity acquisition in EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources (EMMRL) to secure long-term coal supply for its aluminium smelting operations.

May 21, 2025

Hindalco Industries, an arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced 100 percent equity acquisition in EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources (EMMRL) in a strategic move to secure long-term coal supply for its aluminium smelting operations.

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EMMRL currently holds the mining lease for the Bandha coal block in Madhya Pradesh that is estimated to contain 197 million tonne of mineable coal and has a life span of 45 years. Strategically located just 20 km from Hindalco’s Mahan power plant, the coal can be efficiently transported via rail, road, or conveyor systems, ensuring consistent fuel supply.

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The board approved the deal and the completion is expected within six to nine months, pending regulatory approvals.