Sesa - Goa mining ban

05 October 2012

Vedanta Resources plc

Sesa Goa Limited - Goa Mining Ban

Vedanta Resources plc's subsidiary, Sesa Goa Limited issued the following release today.

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05 October 2012

Sesa Goa Limited

Goa Mining Ban

Goa, 05 October 2012: Hon'ble Supreme Court of India today ruled that the ban on mining activities will continue in the State of Goa and referred the matter to Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to file a preliminary report in next four weeks. Until such time the court has also restricted any movement of ore from mines / stockyard till CEC files its preliminary report.

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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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