Despite getting demands from steel makers in the state, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) does not want to sell iron ore to them at a lower rate. OMC does not want to get into any controversy on the lines of the NMDC case by selling iron ore at a concessional rate to steel makers in Odisha
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NMDC board to review iron ore price
Soon the board of NMDC would meet to review the price of iron ore it sells in the domestic market in line with the policy of the company to revise it every month. Media reports suggest that the state-run miner could raise the price between Rs 200 and Rs 400 a tonne. The board would take into consideration factors such as dema
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AOSF alleges miners of charging high price for ore
Iron ore mining companies in Odisha charge exorbitant rates while selling ore to local steel firms, alleges the All Odisha Steel Federation (AOSF). The body, which represents the interests of local steel units and sponge iron manufacturers, alleges that two mining lessees- Sirajuddin and Indrani Patnaik had offered ore for sale to such
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Some members of house panel seek ban on ore exports
Considering the acute shortage of iron ore being faced by the domestic steel firms, some members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal and Steel feel the need to ban export of the raw material completely. The members have recommended blanket ban on export of iron ore to address the shortage of the steel making ingredient
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Mormugao Port explores options to overcome crisis
Mormugao Port Trust in Goa is exploring various options to overcome the financial crisis that it is facing because of a sharp decline in iron ore export cargo. According to reports, the port is planning to reduce the staff strength through Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). But the authority needs to secure the support and c
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Paradip ore terminal project faces inordinate delay
The proposed iron ore terminal project at Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is facing inordinate delay because of lack of environment and forest clearances, and court cases over relocation of iron ore plots. Blue Water Iron Ore Terminal, a special purpose vehicle floated by the Hong Kong-based Noble Group, in partnership with Gammon Infrastructure Projects and MMT
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Operating cost of JSW Steel seen under pressure
Analysts expect the operation cost of JSW Steel to have remained under pressure in Oct-Dec 2012 as it is forced to source raw material at higher cost on the back of iron ore shortage and mining ban in Goa and Karnataka. Analysts also expect the company to suffer from weak pricing power owing to subdued demand in Oct-Nov and this they expect to show up in its earnings for Oct-Dec 2012
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Fimi wants uniform freight rates
Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (Fimi) wants the railways to charge uniform freight rates on iron ore. It is learnt that the the railways increased freight nine times between February 2010 and March 2012. Today, it is about four times the domestic freight for iron ore (Rs 2,600 a tonne
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NMDC plans to ramp up ouput
During Jan-Mar 2013, NMDC plans to increase its iron ore production in order to make for the shortage of output in the Apr-Dec 2012 period. Between Apr-Dec 2012, the firm produced 175.56 lakh tonne, which is down from 202.79 lakh tonne a year ago.
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MPT loses iron ore cargo
Reports suggest that the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), which is losing considerable cargo traffic in recent months, requested the central government for help to tide over the crisis. The port has been losing iron ore export traffic following a court order banning iron ore mining in Goa. Export of iron ore and pellets account for nearly 80 percent the portÂ’s total traffic