LafargeHolcim subsidiary wins award

Indian Bureau of Mines recently conferred Outstanding Achievement Award on Lafarge Umiam Mining Private Limited (LUMPL), a subsidiary of leading cement producer LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited, according to a statement.

The cement producer sources its basic raw materials for its integrated plant at Chhatak in Sylhet from the LUMPL mines situated in the neighbouring Indian state of Meghalaya.

The prestigious award was handed over at a ceremony at the end of 9th Mine Environment and Mineral Conservation week in Shillong.

"It is the second consecutive year that LUMPL has won the most coveted award for achievements in the field."

While handing over the award, LUMPL was cited as a role model for other mining operators in India's north-eastern region. "Indian government introduced the award to encourage safe mining in the region among the companies."

LUMPL, a subsidiary of the LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, also won the well-famed Guru Donacharya Award for consistent outstanding achievement in the field of health and safety in mines.

The award was given during the 15th North East Metalliferous Mines Safety Week.

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