India’s Panna Diamond Mining Project, located 15 kilometers from Panna, is set to resume operations after resolving environmental objections raised by a neighboring tiger reserve. The mine has had multiple work stoppages. Environmental approvals lapsed in December 2020 because to concerns expressed by the adjacent Panna Tiger Reserve.
The state-run National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s largest iron ore merchant miner, expects to produce 6,500 carats worth $3.4 million this fiscal year.
The mine has had multiple work stoppages. Environmental approvals lapsed in December 2020 because to concerns expressed by the adjacent Panna Tiger Reserve. The Supreme Court of India has granted NMDC permission to restart mining on the condition that it follows stringent tiger and environmental criteria.