day and the police opened fire on demonstrators. The firing killed 13 people and protesters turned violent, burning vehicles and structures. Residents say the copper smelter is causing environmental damage. Subsequent to the firing, the Tamil Nadu chief minister Palaniswami ordered a judicial inquiry into the shootings but defended the police response. Awards Vedanta Aluminium received the prestigious recognition of "Indian Affairs India's Most Valuable Aluminum Producing Company of the Year 2018" & Its CEO Abhijit Pati in the category of “Indian Affairs Innovative CEO of the year 2018” at the Satya Brahma iconic 9th Annual India Leadership Conclave 2018 in Mumbai. Offices The registered office and corporate office of Vedanta Limited are based in Mumbai. The company has offices in New Delhi, NCR as well as across its operations in the country. See also Mining in India List of mines in India References External links Group homepage Iron ore mining in India Vedanta Resources Companies based in Goa 1954 establishments in Portuguese India Iron ore mining companies of India Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange Mining companies of India Oil and gas companies of India Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange