Malabar Cements Limited (MCL), a full-owned undertaking of the state government of Kerala, plans to construct another cement mill at Walayar to double its production capacity from the current 50,000tpa.

A Padmakumar, managing director of Malabar Cements Ltd told the New Indian Express that the operating lifespan of the Pandarathu mines at Walayar is reported to be 16 years. “Therefore, we proposed to either purchase domestically from public sector units or import half the limestone so that the lifespan of these mines could be increased,” he said.

Speaking to the New Indian Express, said that the operating life span of the Pandarathu mines at Walayar is reported to be 16 years. “Therefore, we proposed to either purchase domestically from public sector units or import half the limestone so that the life span of these mines could be increased,” he said.

In terms of clinker supplies, a long-term arrangement has been worked out with the Cement Corporation of India (CCI).

Around 400tpd of flyash is also supplied by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) in Mettur.

Malabar Cements also plans to construct a new silo as part of the expansion programme.