London-based metals and mining company Vedanta Resources Ltd. is planning to invest a further 8,500 crore rupees ($1.2 billion) to extend its mining and allied operations in South Africa.

The company said that it has already injected $400 million in South Africa adding that its cumulative commitment in the African continent currently stands at close to $4 billion.

In addition, Vedanta Resources has committed to infuse an additional $8.4 billion in India in the next three years.

In September 2017, the company was planning to invest approximately $7 billion in business expansion in India.