Overall First Prize (Group V)2025-26
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
1st Prize in Sustainable Development, Afforestation, Waste Dump Management, Systematic & Scientific Development and Mineral Beneficiation — plus the Overall Performance 1st Prize.
Milestones that define us
Awards & Recognitions
Celebrating milestones, achievements and excellence.
In the country ERM group is a prominent developing industry leader. ERM group is acknowledged for our social and environmental responsibility in addition to our operational competence in the mineral industry.
Indian Bureau of Mines
5-Star rated mining - 8+ years
The IBM's Star Rating audits is a value addition to a mine under the Sustainable Development Framework. The John Iron Ore Mine has held the top rating year on year since 2016-17 — receiving the award from the Union Ministers of Mines.
2023-24
5-Star rating
2022-23
5-Star rating
2021-22
5-Star rating
2020-21
5-Star rating
2019-20
5-Star rating
2018-19
5-Star rating
2017-18
5-Star rating
2016-17
5-Star rating
Recognition · 01
Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week
Organised by the MEMC Week Association Karnataka under the aegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines, MEMC Week audits mines on environment and mineral conservation. The John Iron Ore Mine has placed first or second overall for a decade.
Overall First Prize2024-25
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall Second Prize2023-24
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall Second Prize2022-23
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall First Prize2021-22
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall First Prize2018-19
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall First Prize2017-18
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall First Prize2016-17
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall Second Prize2015-16
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Overall Second Prize2014-15
MEMC Week Association Karnataka
Recognition · 02
Mines Safety Week
Organised by the Mines Safety Association of Karnataka (Zone 3) under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Bangalore Region — recognising excellence in safety practices, risk management and a zero-harm work culture.
Zonal Level — Overall First Prize2025-26
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka
Overall First Prize at the Zonal Level Mines Safety Week, recognising excellence in safety practices, risk management and commitment to a zero-harm work environment.
Overall First Prize2022-23
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka, Zone 3
Overall First Prize2021-22
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka, Zone 3
Overall First Prize2017-18
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka, Zone 3
Overall First Prize2016-17
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka, Zone 3
Overall First Prize2015-16
Mines Safety Association of Karnataka, Zone 3
Recognition · 03
Environment & Global Recognition
Beyond statutory ratings, the Group's environmental work has been honoured nationally and globally — from FIMI's national environment award to Earth Day and United Nations recognition.
Misrilaal Jain National Environment Award2015-16
Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI)
National award for environment best practice in the mine — presented by Shri Piyush Goyal, Central Ministry of Mines.
Global Cleanup Heroes Award2023
EarthDay.Org
Recognising the Group's contribution to the global cleanup movement.
Gold Award — Green Awards Category2021
International Conference on Geo-Technical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Structures
For best environment practices.
Certificate of Appreciation
United Nations
On the occasion of World Environment Day.
Letter of Appreciation2022
Rotary Club
In recognition of ERM Group's significant contributions to community development, social welfare initiatives, and impactful CSR programs.
Recognition · 04
Steel Plants — Green Honours
The Group's steel plants are decorated in their own right: Prakash Sponge Iron & Power for eco-friendly manufacturing, and E. Ramamurthy Minerals & Metals for large-scale solar adoption.
Best Eco-friendly Manufacturer — Steel2025
India Green Awards
Awarded to Prakash Sponge Iron & Power — presented by Padma Shri Shyam Sundar Paliwal.
The Green Champion — Environment Protection in Steel Manufacturing2024
India Green Awards
Presented by Prof. Chetan Solanki, the 'Solar Gandhi of India'.
GreenPro Certification2024
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Prakash Sponge Iron & Power certified as a green product.
Great Global Cleanup Heroes Award2024
EarthDay.Org
Awarded to Prakash Sponge Iron & Power.
Net Zero Tech Partner2026
Our Power, Our Planet Stars 2026
E. Ramamurthy Minerals and Metals recognized for integrating large-scale solar energy into its operations and driving sustainable industrial transformation.