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Down The Memory Lane

2023
  • Production started from GNAL JV Project in May’2022 and Despatch of caustic soda to NALCO started in Aug’2022.
  • Mining Operation commenced at Utkal-D Coal Mine w.e.f Nov’2022.
2022
  • The Company achieved full capacity production of 4.6 lakh tonne, with all 960 POTs in operation in its Aluminium Smelter for the first time since inception.
  • Lean Slurry ash disposal system of Captive Power Plant commissioned
2021
  • 130 kWp Rooftop Solar Project at Mines, Damanjodi Commissioned.
  • Mining Lease deed of Utkal-D Coal block executed.
  • Stage – I Forest Clearance for Utkal E Coal Block obtained from MoEF & CC
2020
  • 40 kWp Rooftop Solar Project at Alumina Refinery, Damanjodi Commissioned.
  • The Company started commercial production of new products i.e. AA8011 cookware Sheets, AA6062 and AA6051 grade alloy billets, AA 1200 grade alloy, Aluminium foil stock
2019
  • Formed a JV Company with MIDHANI to make high end aluminium alloy to meet the requirement of defence and aerospace sector.
  • Formed a JV Company KABIL with HCL and MECL to acquire strategic mineral assets in overseas location and making supply in India
  • ‘Honourable Mention’ for Excellence in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at National CSR award 2018 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Second highest Net Foreign Exchange Earning CPSE in the Country in FY 2018-19 (as Public Enterprises Survey Report by DPE).
2018
  • Foundation stone laying of 2nd Alloy Wire Rod unit
  • New Corporate Plan 2017-32 rolled out
  • Production started from South block of Panchpatmalli Bauxite Mines
2017
  • 1st of its kind in the world, Emrion nano-technology based De-flurodisation plant commissioned
  • 5-Star Rating status to Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines by Ministry of Mines
  • SCOPE Award of Excellence in Navratna / Maharatna category & SCOPE Meritorious Award for CSR
2016
  • Commissioning of 3rd wind power plant of capacity 50 MW at Devikot, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
  • Commissioning of 4th wind power plant of capacity 50.4 MW at Sangli, Maharashtra
2015
  • Formation of JV Company GNAL (Registered on 4th Dec 2015) with GACL for establishment of Caustic Soda Plant & Captive Power Plant at Dahej-II, Bharuch, Gujarat
2014
  • Commissioning of 2nd wind power plant of capacity 47.6 MW at Ludarwa,Jaisalmer,Rajasthan
  • 260 KWp Rooftop solar System commissioned at Corporate Office – May 2014
2013
  • Refinery Capacity Upgradation completed
2012
  • Commissioning of 1st Wind Power Plant of capacity 50.4 MW in Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh
2011
  • PSE Excellence Award for CSR – 2011, in Maharatna & Navratna Category
  • Completion of 2nd phase expansion – 2011
2010
  • NALCO Foundation for CSR registered – July 2010
  • Best Listed CPSE Award from Prime Minister – 2010
  • Formation of JV Company with IDCO for setting up Angul Aluminium Park – July 2010
  • Social Accountability (SA – 8000) Standard Certification for all units–Since October 2010
2009
  • Premier Trading House Status – Sept 2009
2008
  • Navratna Status – April 2008
2005
  • Five Star Export House Status – 2005
2004
  • Completion of 1st phase expansion – 2004
2002
  • Dedication of 1st phase of Mines & Alumina Refinery Expansion – April 2002
2000
  • Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar by Govt. of India – 2000
1999
  • First EEPC Export Award – 1998-99
1994
  • Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award by Govt. of India – 1994
1992
  • Star Trading House Status – Jan 1992
1989
  • London Metal Exchange Registration – May 1989
  • Dedicated to the Nation by Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi – June 1989
1988
  • Commencement of Alumina Export – Jan 1988
  • Commencement of Aluminium Export – Sept 1988
  • First CAPEXIL Export Award – 1988
1987
  • Commissioning of Aluminium Smelter
  • Commencement of Sale of Aluminium – May 1987
1986
  • Commissioning of Alumina Refinery – Sept 1986
  • Commissioning of Captive Power Plant – Sept 1986
1985
  • Commissioning of Port Facilities – Sept 1985
  • Commissioning of Bauxite Mines – Nov 1985
1981
  • Formation of the Company – Jan 1981
  • Foundation Stone laid by Late Smt. Indira Gandhi – March 1981
1980
  • Investment decision by the Government – Jan 1980
1979
  • Preparation of NALCO’s Feasibility Report – July 1979
1975
  • Discovery of East Coast Bauxite – 1975