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Discovery of bauxite in the East Coast
Investment decision by the Government-Jan.
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
Preparation of Nalco's Feasibility Report-July
Indo-French Collaboration Agreement-Jan.
Formation of the company-Jan.
Foundation Stone laid by Late Smt.Indira Gandhi -March
Commissioning dates
Port Facilities-Sept.
Bauxite Mines-Nov.
Smelter Plant- March
Commencement of sale of Aluminium- May, 1987
London Metal Exchange Recognition -May
Dedicated to Nation by Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi-June