Production of chrome and chrome concentrates decreased by 5.8% in Feb’16 in comparison to Jan’15.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha decreased by 5.8% and stood at 374,922 MT in Feb’16. In Jan’15, chrome ore production was 398,199 MT.
Captive miners in Feb’16 have increased production by almost 2.2% M-o-M mainly contributed by Balasore Alloys and Jindal Stainless. However, merchant miners in Feb’16 have decreased production by 8.9% with Tata Steel reducing production by over 53%. Although, merchant miner OMC in Feb’16 has increased production by 74.4% in comparison to Jan’16.
Chrome Ore Production in Odisha during Jan’16 and Feb’16
| Mines Name | February’16 | January’16 |
| Captive | ||
| Balasore Alloys | 57,599 | 46,732 |
| Jindal Stainless | 17,460 | 12,547 |
| FACOR | 17,122 | 16,400 |
| IMFA | 12,774 | 18,888 |
| IDICOL | 8,286 | 16,143 |
| Sub Total (A) | 113,241 | 110,710 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| O.M.C. | 153,706 | 88,122 |
| TATA Steel | 81,926 | 174,600 |
| B.C. Mohanty and Sons | 26,048 | 24,768 |
| M.L. Mines | – | – |
| Sub Total (B) | 261,681 | 287,489 |
| Grand Total (A+B) | 374,922 | 398,199 |
Qty in MT
Source: Govt of Odisha
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