Production of chrome ore and chrome concentrates increased by 22.4% in Oct’16 in comparison to Sep’16.
Odisha contributes to around 98% of the total chrome ore produced in India. Chrome ore production in Odisha increased by over 22% and stood at 250,645 MT in Oct’16. In Sep’16, chrome ore production was recorded at 204,721 MT.
Captive miners in Oct’16 have increased production by more than 20% M-o-M, driven mainly by IMFA and Balasore Alloys. Production of chrome ore by merchant miners in Oct’16 increased by 23.5% M-o-M. OMC chrome ore production in Oct’16 increased by 36,470 MT M-o-M; the rise in production looks inflated as their production in Sep’16 was a mere 4,542 MT.
Indian Chrome Ore Production in Oct’16 & Sep’16
| Mines Name | October’16 | September’16 |
| Captive | ||
| IMFA |
50,059 |
36,773 |
| FACOR |
16,755 |
23,990 |
| Balasore Alloys |
19,180 |
11,455 |
| Jindal Stainless |
1,355 |
2,627 |
| IDICOL |
2,853 |
– |
| Sub Total (A) |
90,202 |
74,844 |
| Other than Captive | ||
| TATA Steel |
105,627 |
115,902 |
| O.M.C. |
41,012 |
4,542 |
| B.C. Mohanty & Sons |
13,804 |
9,432 |
| Sub Total (B) |
160,443 |
129,876 |
| Grand Total |
250,645 |
204,721 |
Quantity in MT
Source: Govt. of Odisha
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