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Compliance is non-negotiable now

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October 10, 2025

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Anurag Bagaria, Managing Director, KK Bagaria Group, discusses how sustainable mining is about meeting today’s needs without compromising the future.

Sustainable mining is no longer just a corporate buzzword; it’s a critical imperative for balancing resource extraction with environmental protection, community welfare and long-term industry viability. In this interview, Anurag Bagaria, Managing Director, KK Bagaria Group, shares insights from their operations in limestone, dolomite, bauxite and other minerals.

How do you define sustainable mining?
For us, sustainable mining simply means extracting what we need today without damaging tomorrow because natural resources are limited. It’s about using resources wisely, reducing waste and ensuring the local community and environment benefit instead of suffering from our operations. We try to upgrade low grade material, so that low grade material
also gets used in some application instead of just troughing it.

What best practices do you use for mining?
We strictly follow safety standards, provide proper training and equipment to workers, and regularly monitor dust and emissions. For communities, we keep open communication and try to support them through CSR like plantation of trees, development of local school and we had established Gaushala near our factory, so cow dung gets used in plantations as well as in local development activities.

Can you describe how your mining and processing units use renewable energy or energy-efficient technologies?
We are gradually shifting towards solar power in our operations; we had put solar plant of 20 per cent consumption of our electricity load and making equipment upgrades to more energy-efficient models. Wherever possible, we focus on reducing fuel consumption through smarter planning and logistics.

How do you manage waste and overburden in your quarries to minimise land degradation?
Overburden is systematically stacked and used for backfilling or land reclamation. We also plant trees in reclaimed areas, so the land regains its natural balance over time.

How do you manage and conserve water pollution?
We are rainwater harvesting structures are created, water is recycled wherever possible, and effluent is treated before release. We also make sure water usage in operations is minimal and controlled. Sometimes, the mine water gets used by nearby villages in their application of farming.

How do you ensure your mining operations comply with both legal standards and ethical stakeholder expectations?
Compliance is non-negotiable now. We stay aligned with all statutory norms and so that their concerns are addressed beyond just legal requirements.

How much does product quality and process efficiency improve when you invest in sustainable practices?
Surprisingly, quite a lot. Better efficiency means less wastage, more consistency in product quality and long-term savings. Sustainability and efficiency usually go hand in hand.

What innovations do you believe will drive sustainable mining in your sector in India?
I see technology playing a big role – from automation and AI-driven monitoring to renewable energy adoption. Policy support for circular economy models and stricter waste management norms will also push the industry in the right direction.

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