India's Mining and Non-Ferrous Sectors Hit Record Production in FY 2024-25
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Event | Record-breaking production in India's mining and non-ferrous metal sectors in FY 2024-25. |
| Source | Provisional data released by Ministry of Mines. |
| Key Minerals | Iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite, lead concentrate. |
| Non-Ferrous Metals | Aluminium, copper. |
| Iron Ore | Production: 289 MMT (4.3% increase from FY 2023-24). India is the 4th largest producer globally. |
| Manganese Ore | Production: 3.8 MMT (11.8% increase from FY 2023-24). |
| Bauxite | Production: 24.7 MMT (2.9% increase from FY 2023-24). |
| Lead Concentrate | Production: 393 THT (3.1% increase from FY 2023-24). |
| Primary Aluminium | Production: 42 LT (India is the 2nd largest producer globally). |
| Refined Copper | Production: 5.73 LT (12.6% increase from FY 2023-24). India ranks among the top 10 producers globally. |
| Industrial Impact | Supports core sectors: steel, energy, infrastructure, construction, automotive, machinery. |
| Economic Impact | Strengthens Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions, supply chain resilience, and foreign exchange earnings. |