Production of chrome and chrome concentrates increased by 5.5% in Jan’16 in comparison to Dec’15.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha increased by 5.5% and stood at 398,199 MT in Jan’16. In Dec’15, chrome ore production was 377,195 MT.
Captive miners in Jan’16 have decreased production by almost 17% M-o-M with IMFA reducing production by over 61.5%. However, merchant miners in Jan’16 have increased production by 18.1% M-o-M, mainly contributed by OMC and Tata Steel.
Chrome ore production in Odisha during Dec’15 and Jan’16
| Mines Name | Jan’16 | Dec’15 |
| Captive | ||
| Balasore Alloys | 46,732 | 48,506 |
| IMFA | 18,888 | 49,145 |
| IDICOL | 16,143 | 8,561 |
| FACOR | 16,400 | 16,078 |
| Jindal Stainless | 12,547 | 11,673 |
| Sub Total (A) | 110,710 | 133,963 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel | 174,600 | 184,986 |
| OMC | 88,122 | 41,724 |
| B.C. Mohanty and Sons | 24,768 | 16,522 |
| M.L. Mines | – | – |
| Sub Total (B) | 287,489 | 243,232 |
| Total (A+B) | 398,199 | 377,195 |
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