Down The Memory Lane
2024
- Coal production from amalgamated Utkal D&E mines started in Jan’2025.
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