NMDC clocks 15% surge in April output at 4 mt
NMDC Achieves Record 4 MT Iron Ore Production in April 2025: 15% Growth Milestone
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has set a new benchmark in India’s mining sector, achieving its highest-ever April production of 4 million tonnes of iron ore. This remarkable achievement represents a 15% growth compared to the previous year, while sales reached 3.63 million tonnes, marking a 2.8% increase.
Record-Breaking Performance Across Key Mines
The public sector mining giant has demonstrated exceptional performance across its major iron ore mines in Kirandul, Bacheli, and Donimalai. The company’s April 2025 production figures not only set new records but also established a strong foundation for its ambitious growth targets.
Key Production Highlights:
- Total production: 4 million tonnes (15% growth)
- Sales volume: 3.63 million tonnes (2.8% increase)
- Highest-ever monthly despatch (23% increase)
- Bacheli Complex record road despatch: 2.22 lakh tonnes
- Pellet production: 0.23 lakh tonnes (all-time high)
Leadership’s Vision for Future Growth
NMDC Chairman and Managing Director Amitava Mukherjee expressed confidence in the company’s trajectory, emphasizing that this record-breaking performance sets the stage for achieving their long-term vision of becoming a 100 million tonne mining company by 2030.
Statement from NMDC Chairman:
“This would set a strong foundation for achieving our ambitious target of becoming 100 mt mining company by 2030.”
Operational Excellence Across Complexes
The Bacheli Complex has particularly excelled, recording its best-ever April road despatch at 2.22 lakh tonnes, representing a significant 25% growth. Additionally, the pellet production has reached an all-time high of 0.23 lakh tonnes, surpassing the previous April record set in 2018.
Strategic Achievements:
- 23% increase in monthly despatch
- 25% growth in Bacheli Complex road despatch
- Record-breaking pellet production
- Consistent performance across all mining complexes
Implications for India’s Mining Sector
NMDC’s record performance in April 2025 not only demonstrates the company’s operational excellence but also highlights the growing strength of India’s mining sector. The achievement comes at a crucial time when the country is focusing on self-reliance in mineral resources and industrial development.
As NMDC continues to break production records and set new benchmarks, the company’s performance serves as a testament to India’s growing capabilities in the mining sector. With its ambitious target of reaching 100 million tonnes by 2030, NMDC is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in India’s industrial growth and self-sufficiency in mineral resources.
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