Mining sector registers record production in FY 2024–25

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India’s mining sector recorded robust growth in the financial year 2024–25, building on the momentum of the previous year, with several key minerals achieving all-time high production levels, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Mines on Monday.


      India’s mining sector saw robust growth in FY 2024–25, continuing the momentum from the previous year.

      Iron ore production hit a record 289 MMT, up 4.3% from FY 2023–24.

      Bauxite output increased by 2.9% to 24.7 MMT.

Main Point :-   Bauxite output increased by 2.9% to 24.7 MMT.

      Lead concentrate rose by 3.1% to 393 THT.

Primary aluminium production reached a record 42 LT (up from 41.6 LT). Refined copper production jumped 12.6% to 5.73 LT.

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