Here are the last 10 years of iron ore production in India (2013–2023) based on available data from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Ministry of Steel, and other official sources:
Iron Ore Production in India (Million Tonnes)
| Year | Production (MT) | Key Notes |
|——|—————-|———–|
| 2022-23 | ~250 MT (Estimated) | Growth due to increased domestic demand |
| 2021-22 | 246 MT | Recovery post-pandemic |
| 2020-21 | ~204 MT | Impacted by COVID-19 disruptions |
| 2019-20 | 246 MT | Decline due to mining lease expirations |
| 2018-19 | 206 MT | Slow recovery after policy changes |
| 2017-18 | ~200 MT | Affected by Supreme Court mining bans (Goa & Karnataka) |
| 2016-17 | 192 MT | Policy uncertainties and export restrictions |
| 2015-16 | 156 MT | Low due to environmental clearances and mining issues |
| 2014-15 | 129 MT | Post-mining ban recovery phase |
| 2013-14 | 152 MT | Impacted by Goa mining suspension |
Key Trends:
1. Decline (2014–2016): Due to mining bans in Goa & Karnataka.
2. Recovery (2017–2020): Gradual increase after policy reforms.
3. COVID-19 Impact (2020–21): Temporary slowdown.
4. Post-Pandemic Surge (2021–23): Boost from steel demand and infrastructure projects.
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– Odisha (~50% of total production)
– Chhattisgarh
– Karnataka
– Jharkhand
Sources:
– Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
– Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
– World Steel Association
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