Odisha is one of India’s richest states in terms of mineral resources, hosting major mining companies engaged in the extraction of iron ore, bauxite, chromite, coal, manganese, and other minerals. Below is a list of prominent mining companies operating in Odisha:
Major Mining Companies in Odisha
1. OMC (Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.)
– State-owned PSU involved in mining iron ore, manganese, chromite, coal, and bauxite.
– Key mines: Daitari Iron Ore Mines, Gandhamardan Bauxite Mines.
2. NMDC Limited
– Central PSU engaged in iron ore mining in Odisha.
– Key mine: Bailadila Iron Ore Mines (partly operated via JV with OMC).
3. Tata Steel Ltd.
– Operates iron ore mines like Joda East & Katamati Mines (Keonjhar district).
4. SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.)
– Operates the Bolani Ores Mines (iron ore) and other captive mines for steel production.
5. Vedanta Limited – Sesa Goa Iron Ore
– Operates iron ore mines like Roida Mines (Sundargarh district).
6. Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL)
– Operates iron ore and coal mines (Raikela-Koira Mines, Tensa region).
7. Aditya Birla Group – Hindalco Industries Ltd.
– Major player in bauxite mining (Baphlimali Bauxite Mine, Koraput).
8. NALCO (National Aluminium Company Ltd.)
– Operates the world-class Panchpatmali Bauxite Mine (Koraput).
9. Rio Tinto – Earlier explored Odisha for diamond mining, but currently inactive here.
10. Essel Mining & Industries Ltd. (EMIL – Aditya Birla Group)
– Operates iron ore mines (Koira Valley, Sundargarh/Keonjhar).
11. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) (Subsidiary of Coal India)
– Major coal producer with mines like Talcher & Ib
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