Production of chrome ore and chrome concentrates decreased by 6.5% in May’16 in comparison to Apr’16.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha decreased by over 6.5% and stood at 298,931 MT in May’16. In Apr’16, chrome ore production was recorded at 319,952 MT.
Captive miners in May’16 have decreased production by 15.4 % M-o-M, with IDCOL completely stopping their production. Production of chrome ore by merchant miners in May’16 has almost remained unchanged. Tata Steel chrome ore production has increased by 16.5% while O.M.C has reduced production by 45.3% in May’16.
Chrome Ore Production in Odisha during Apr’16 and May’16
| Mines Name | May’16 | April’16 |
| Captive | ||
| Balasore Alloys | 32,566 | 35,914 |
| Jindal Stainless | 11,409 | 11,838 |
| FACOR | 17,460 | 17,108 |
| IMFA | 55,865 | 54,849 |
| IDICOL | – | 18,986 |
| Sub Total (A) | 117,300 | 138,696 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel | 153,190 | 131,385 |
| O.M.C. | 18,439 | 33,769 |
| B.C. Mohanty and Sons | 10,001 | 16,102 |
| Sub Total (B) | 181,630 | 181,257 |
| Grand Total | 298,931 | 319,952 |
Qty in MT
Source: Govt of Odisha
In first two months of this fiscal, Odisha’s chrome ore production stood at 618,883 MT.
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