Bhubaneswar: Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of Aditya Birla Group, has secured Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) Certification for its Baphlimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha’s Rayagada district of Odisha.
It’s a unique achievement as Baphlimali mine became the first bauxite mine in India to achieve this certification.
The certification covers planning, mining, onsite crushing and conveyor transportation of bauxite from Baphlimali mines.
Baphlimali mines, with an annual production capacity of 8.5 million tonnes, supply bauxite to Utkal Alumina’s refinery operations and form a critical part of Hindalco’s integrated aluminium value chain.
Hindalco’s portfolio of ASI-certified operations rose to 11 across mining, smelting and downstream manufacturing.
The certified operations are located at Mouda, Hirakud FRP, Taloja, Kuppam, Alupuram, Belur, Renukoot, Belagavi, Hirakud and Aditya.
“Baphlimali is a strategically important asset for Hindalco and a critical link in our integrated aluminium value chain. The ASI certification of Baphlimali underscores our commitment to sustainability, transparency and responsible sourcing across every stage of production. As we extend certification across our upstream operations, we are building an increasingly integrated and globally recognised responsible aluminium value chain — from mine to metal,” said Kailash Pandey, CEO of Aluminium Upstream, Hindalco Industries.
ASI CEO Dr Fiona Solomon said the certification of the Baphlimali Bauxite Mines reflects the continued engagement of Utkal Alumina and the wider Hindalco Group with ASI’s sustainability standards.
“The growing number of Hindalco operations participating in ASI certification across different stages of the aluminium value chain demonstrates a commitment to implementing recognised environmental, social and governance practices and advancing responsible production across the sector. Such efforts play an important role in strengthening transparency, traceability and stakeholder confidence throughout the aluminium value chain,” Solomon said.
