Shyam Metalics Secures Letter of Intent for Iron Ore Block in Maharashtra
The shares of Shyam Metalics have provided a remarkable return of over 120% to their shareholders in the past year.
Shyam Metalics, a prominent player in the metal industry, has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable growth and development in the mining sector.
Recent Development
Today, the company, through its joint venture entity Natural Resources Energy Private Limited (NREPL), has been awarded the Letter of Intent (LOI) by the Industry, Energy, Labour, and Mining Department, Government of Maharashtra. This achievement marks the successful bid for the Composite License for Surjagad 1 Iron Ore Block in the state of Maharashtra.
Spanning across 1526 hectares in Angudra, Ramunkal Meta, Puske Meta, and Negal Meta villages of Etapalli Taluka, Gadchiroli District, this iron ore block holds immense promise for economic prosperity and employment generation in the region. NREPL emerged as the ‘Preferred Bidder’ in the competitive e-auction process by submitting a compelling final price offer of 126.35%, showcasing its dedication to the project’s value and potential.
The LOI, valid for one year from the date of issuance, provides NREPL with the opportunity to fulfill all necessary conditions to secure the final composite license from the Government of Maharashtra.
Management Commentary
Mr. B Bhushan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Shyam Metalics Energy Limited, expressed his delight, stating, "This milestone LOI is a testament to the collaborative efforts between Shyam Metalics through its promoter company and Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd. It reinforces our shared vision for growth and development within Maharashtra’s mining sector.
Stocks Performance
At the start of the day’s trading session, the stock opened at Rs 610.85 per share, indicating an approximate 2% increase compared to the previous trading day’s closing figure of Rs 598.95 per share on the BSE. Finally, the shares of Shyam Metalics concluded the day at Rs 599.95 per share on the BSE, representing a flat closing today.
The company’s current market capitalization stands at Rs 16,743 crore, and the stock has generated an impressive return of around 37% during the past six months and around 121% return in the past year.
Shyam Metalics is a leading integrated metal-producing company based in India, with a focus on long steel products and ferroalloys. The company is one of the largest producers of ferroalloys in terms of installed capacity in India and selling intermediate and final products across the steel value chain.
Investors must keep this stock on their radar.
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