Resumption of mining operations at Karnataka

30 December 2013

Vedanta Resources plc

Resumption of mining at Karnataka

Vedanta Resources Plc's subsidiary Sesa Sterlite Limited made the following announcement. Below is the complete text of the release.

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Sesa Sterlite Limited

Permission for resumption of mining operations at Karnataka

Goa, 28 December 2013: Sesa Goa Limited (now Sesa Sterlite Limited) received permission from the Honorable Supreme Court appointed Monitoring Committee to resume the mining activities at its Karnataka mine. Accordingly, the Company has commenced its mining operations today, in accordance with stipulated conditions.

The Honorable Supreme Court of India had earlier given the clearance for resumption of mining operations for A and B category mines in Karnataka, vide its order dated 18 April 2013.

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About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed FTSE 100 diversified global natural resources major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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