OREANDA-NEWS. January 16, 2012. Charting global routes for future raw material security, Mr C.S. Verma, Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) & International Coal Ventures Limited (ICVL), is exploring possibilities of entering into a strategic partnership with Anglo American, a global leader in the mining industry. Mr Verma met the CEO of Anglo American, UK, Ms Cynthia Carroll, on 12th January, 2012 to identify areas of mutual cooperation in the mining sector, particularly in coking coal.

At the meeting, Mr Verma highlighted the benefits of mutual cooperation between ICVL and Anglo American, and expressed keenness to further their association. It was decided at the meeting to set up a joint task force of senior ICVL and Anglo American officials to chart out a definite course of action for implementation.