BWI: Earthstone CEO and Chairman Pankaj Shah Awarded the NRI Institute 'Exceptional Entrepreneurial Achievers Excellence' Award

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Earthstone Group
Monday, April 27, 2009 02:14 PM IST (08:44 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Energy companies, Heavy industries, Major diversified industrial groups, Mining companies
Release no: 19787
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Earthstone CEO and Chairman Pankaj Shah Awarded the NRI Institute 'Exceptional Entrepreneurial Achievers Excellence' Award


Mauritius, Monday, April 27, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Earthstone Group has a pleasure to report that Pankaj Shah, its Chairman and CEO, is honored with this year's 'Exceptional Entrepreneurial Achievers Excellence' Award by the NRI Institute for his outstanding business achievements. The President of Republic of Mauritius H.H. RT. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth presented the prestigious award at a gala ceremony held at Hotel Le Meridian, Mauritius, on April 17, 2009.

The award recognizes people of Indian origin for outstanding achievements in their chosen fields and for public service contributions toward the economic development of India and their country of residence. Over 250 business leaders of Indian origin from all over the world attended the ceremony.

Mr. Pankaj Shah is a Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Earthstone Group, a diversified multinational company with established presence in Mines and Minerals and developing interests in Energy, Roads, Airports, Ports, Rail Networks and other associated Infrastructure. In only one year since its inception, the Group has various on-going projects for Iron Ore, Coal, Uranium and Lead in Asia and Africa.

Mr. Pankaj Shah is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and financial strategist. He strongly advocates the role of small and medium enterprises in the growth of the global economy, is recognized for multicultural understanding that helps him successfully work with the government and financial officials of countries involved, resulting in effective business returns. "Knowledge is Power" is the axiom that has led him to channelize his energies towards the creation of many, and the development of professionals.

A native of Ahmedabad, Mr. Shah started working at the early age of 16. Over the last 20 years, he has worked tirelessly to create sustainable value. He is a professional with over 10 years of financial experience, combined with experience in the mining development industry. He has received high accolades for running (2005-2007) a successful investment banking business based in India, but operating on international scale.

About NRI Institute

The NRI Institute is an influential non-profit organization with chapters in over 13 countries. Since its inception in 1989, it has served as a platform to connect Indians and their expatriate counterparts, and organizes various events and awards to recognize expatriate achievements.

About Earthstone Group

Earthstone Group is a diversified multinational Group with established presence in Mines and Minerals and developing interests in Energy, Roads, Airports, Ports, Rail Networks and other associated Infrastructure. Acting through its subsidiary companies the Group secured 100% Economic Rights in Coal, Iron Ore, Lead Ore and Manganese Ore properties in Indonesia. The Group is actively pursuing opportunities in a number of Asian and African countries for Coking Coal, Uranium, Gold and Thermal Coal Mining.


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