Contract award for the first RopeCon® in India

The Doppelmayr Group received a contract for the construction of a RopeCon® system for the Aditya Alumina Refinery project, located in Kansariguda, Odisha, IND. The RopeCon®, the first of its kind in India, will start to transport bauxite in Q3 2027 and supports Hindalco’s commitment to implement eco-friendly and sustainable solutions.

The Indian company Hindalco Industries Ltd (Hindalco), has selected a RopeCon® system to be implemented at Aditya Alumina Refinery in Kansariguda, Odisha, IND. This innovative aerial conveying system will cover a distance of approximately 2,300 m and a drop in elevation of -241 m across challenging and agricultural terrain by means of using just 4 towers. The RopeCon® system will transport 1,500 tph of bauxite and it will also be capable in the future of transporting tailings in the opposite direction.

The RopeCon®, the first of its kind in India, will have a minimal footprint on the ground by flying over the landscape while respecting sufficient ground clearance at any time. In operation it will regenerate up to 907 kWh, which is confirming HINDALCO’s commitment for implementing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions.

The RopeCon® commissioning is planned for Q3 2027.