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Discovery of  bauxite in the East Coast
 

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  • Investment decision by the Government-Jan.
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  • Signing of major   Euro-Dollar Loan agreement -Feb.
  • Civil Work Starts -Feb.


     Alumina Refinery-Sept. Captive Power Plant- Sept.


 
  • Commencement of Alumina export-Jan.
  • Commencement of  Aluminium export-Sept.
  • First Mines Safety award
  • First CAPEXIL Export award
                    
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 Preparation of Nalco's Feasibility Report-July
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  • Indo-French Collaboration Agreement-Jan.
  • Formation of the company-Jan.
  • Foundation Stone laid by Late Smt.Indira Gandhi -March

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    Commissioning dates
  •  Port Facilities-Sept.
  • Bauxite Mines-Nov.

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 Smelter Plant- March
  •  Commencement of sale of Aluminium- May, 1987

 

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  • London Metal Exchange Recognition -May
  • Dedicated to Nation by Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi-June