SAIL iron ore output up 10%

The raw materials division (RMD) of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has recorded iron ore lump production of 3.1 million tonnes, an increase of 10.6 per cent during April-December 2007, compared to the same period last year.

Total production of iron ore lump and fines have increased to 7.9 per cent, up by 7.8 per cent during the same period.

Individually RMD's Manoharpur (Chiria) and Barsua mines recorded a whopping growth of 52.5 per cent and 38.3 per cent in iron ore production during the period.

Other mines at Bolani, Gua, Meghahatuburu, and Kiriburu have registered a growth of 18.8 per cent, 11.4 per cent, 8.6 per cent, and 5.8 per cent respectively compared to the previous year.