<p>In the letter addressed to Union Minister for Mines B K Handique, the CM has said VISL is finding it difficult to procure iron ore as mining operation at Kemangundi had been stopped. <br /><br />To help the company, the State Government had recommended allotment of a mining lease in Sandur in 2007.<br /><br />But some private mining companies have challenged the State’s move in the Supreme Court and got a stay. <br /><br />Without captive mines being assigned, it will not be viable for VISL to continue its operation, he stated.</p>
<p>In the letter addressed to Union Minister for Mines B K Handique, the CM has said VISL is finding it difficult to procure iron ore as mining operation at Kemangundi had been stopped. <br /><br />To help the company, the State Government had recommended allotment of a mining lease in Sandur in 2007.<br /><br />But some private mining companies have challenged the State’s move in the Supreme Court and got a stay. <br /><br />Without captive mines being assigned, it will not be viable for VISL to continue its operation, he stated.</p>