Mining conglomerate Vedanta, has suspended mining operations at its Bicholim iron ore mine in Goa, citing “safety and security” reasons in the wake of growing labour unrest. The suspension has been in force from October 13, 2016 at the Bicholim mine, located at village Amona in Bicholim Taluka of north Goa. Sesa Mining Corporation, a part of Vedanta, has around 462 direct and 190 indirect employees at its Bicholim mine.
Vedanta is an India-based global diversified natural resources company with operations across zinc, lead, silver, oil and gas, iron ore, copper, aluminum and commercial power. The company operates through segments, including Copper, Aluminium, Iron Ore, Power and Others.
