Production of chrome ore and chrome concentrates decreased by 32.2% in Apr’16 in comparison to Mar’16.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha decreased by over 32% and stood at 319,952 MT in Apr’16. In Mar’16, chrome ore production was 472,307 MT.
Captive miners in Apr’16 have increased production by 13.2 % M-o-M mainly contributed by IMFA and IDCOL. However, merchant miners in Apr’16 have decreased production by 48.1% with OMC reducing production by over 85.5%. Although, Tata Steel in Apr’16 has increased production by over 46% in comparison to Mar’16.
Chrome Ore Production in Odisha during Mar’16 and Apr’16
| Mines Name | March’16 | April’16 |
| Captive | ||
| Balasore Alloys | 56,770 | 35,914 |
| Jindal Stainless | 8,128 | 11,838 |
| FACOR | 28,740 | 17,108 |
| IMFA | 19,208 | 54,849 |
| IDICOL | 9,664 | 18,986 |
| Sub Total (A) | 122,510 | 138,696 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| O.M.C. | 233,189 | 33,769 |
| TATA Steel | 89,584 | 131,385 |
| B.C. Mohanty and Sons | 27,024 | 16,102 |
| Sub Total (B) | 349,797 | 181,257 |
| Grand Total (A+B) | 472,307 | 319,952 |
Qty in MT
Source: Govt. of Odisha
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