abhijeet north eastern projects, an spv of abhijeet group, is planning a 2.0 mtpa limestone mining project at village nongalit, tehsil mawsynram, dist. east khasi hills, meghalaya. machinery is yet to be procured. the project is waiting for environmental clearance. mining work is expected to commence after the receipt of environmental clearance. according to moef sources, mining lease area is 190 hectares. the estimated cost of the project is rs. 86.1 million. method of mining will be opencast. the anticipated life of the mine will be 28 years. the project will entail mining of cement grade limestone to be used as raw material to the companys upcoming cement plant in the same location. [info as of: nov. 16]
