Odisha contributes almost entirely towards chrome ore production in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha has been recorded at 200,142 MT in Aug’17. It is about 19% below the production witnessed in Jul’17.
Production by captive miners decreased substantially by 21% M-o-M. FACOR witnessed a substantial decrease of around 61% in its production, while Balasore Alloys recorded a decrease of 25% in its production on M-o-M basis. IMFA, on the other hand, witnessed a mere increase of 2% M-o-M in its production in Aug’17. However, IDCOL registered a massive 81% M-o-M decrease in its production in Aug’17.
TATA Steel, one of the largest merchant miners in the country, registered a marginal decrease of 11% in its production, whereas, OMC recorded a substantial decrease of 63% in its production. However, B.C. Mohanty & Sons registered an increase of 28% in its production.
| Mines Name | August’17 | July’17 |
| Captive | ||
| IMFA | 44,080 | 43,295 |
| Balasore Alloys | 12,118 | 16,156 |
| FACOR | 7,753 | 19,878 |
| Jindal Stainless | 3,157 | – |
| IDCOL | 932 | 6,891 |
| Sub Total (A) | 68,041 | 86,220 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel | 112,636 | 126,166 |
| O.M.C. | 10,738 | 29,207 |
| B.C. Mohanty & Sons | 8,727 | 6,806 |
| Sub Total (B) | 132,101 | 162,180 |
| Grand Total | 200,142 | 248,400 |
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