India’s iron ore production experienced a 4.1% increase during the April-October period of the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching 158.4 million metric tonnes (MMT), up from 152.1 MMT in the same period the previous year.
This growth reflects robust demand in the steel industry, a primary consumer of iron ore. The Ministry of Mines noted that the continued rise in iron ore production indicates strong demand conditions in the user industry.
In addition to iron ore, other key minerals also saw significant production increases during this period. Manganese ore production rose by 11.1% to 2.0 MMT, up from 1.8 MMT, while bauxite production increased by 11.3% to 13.8 MMT, compared to 12.4 MMT in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The non-ferrous metal sector also demonstrated positive trends. Primary aluminium production grew by 1.2%, reaching 24.46 lakh tonnes, and refined copper production saw a 6% increase, totaling 3.00 lakh tonnes during the April-October period. These developments suggest sustained economic activity in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction, automotive, and machinery.
