Production of chrome and chrome concentrates increased approximately by 47% in Nov’15 in comparison to Oct’15.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total Chrome Ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha increased by 47% and stood at 389,994 MT in Nov’15. In Oct’15, chrome ore production was 265,367 MT.
Captive miners in Nov’15 have increased production marginally by 11.4% M-o-M. However, merchant miners in Nov’15 have increased production by a substantial 66.7% M-o-M, mainly contributed by OMC and Tata Steel.
Below is a table of production by chrome ore mines in Odisha for Oct’15 and Nov’15.
| Mines Name | Nov’15 | Oct’15 |
| Captive | ||
| Balasore Alloys | 44,641 | 34,859 |
| IMFA | 37,036 | 34,179 |
| IDICOL | 13,356 | 10,441 |
| FACOR | 5,580 | 9,722 |
| Jindal Stainless | 4,936 | 5,540 |
| Sub Total (A) | 105,550 | 94,741 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel | 180,036 | 142,415 |
| O.M.C. | 97,696 | 28,100 |
| B.C. Mohanty and Sons | 6,713 | 111 |
| M.L. Mines | – | – |
| Sub Total (B) | 284,444 | 170,626 |
| Grand Total (A+B) | 389,994 | 265,367 |
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