Production of chrome ore and chrome concentrates decreased by 7.5% in Aug’16 in comparison to Jul’16.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha decreased by over 7.5% and stood at 219,970 MT in Aug’16. In Jul’16, chrome ore production was recorded at 238,000 MT.
Captive miners in Aug’16 have decreased production by almost 4 % M-o-M, driven mainly by IMFA which decreased production by over 13%. Production of chrome ore by merchant miners in Aug’16 decreased by 8.5% M-o-M. Tata Steel chrome ore production has decreased by 9.5% whereas; while O.M.C has marginally increased production by 4.3% in Aug’16.
Indian Chrome Ore Production in Jul’16 & Aug’16
| Mines Name | Aug’16 | July’16 |
| Captive | ||
| IMFA | 23,933 | 27,724 |
| FACOR | 9,357 | 6,339 |
| Balasore Alloys | 11,588 | 6,723 |
| Jindal Stainless | – | 5,234 |
| IDICOL | 2,936 | 3,665 |
| Sub Total (A) | 47,814 | 49,685 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel | 126,581 | 139,901 |
| O.M.C. | 38,936 | 37,300 |
| B.C. Mohanty & Sons | 6,638 | 11,114 |
| Sub Total (B) | 172,155 | 188,316 |
| Grand Total | 219,970 | 238,000 |
Qty in MT
Source: Govt of Odisha
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