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MOIL Achieves Record Manganese Production in Q3 & April-Dec FY26

MOIL, India's largest manganese ore producer, has reported its highest-ever production for the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26. The company produced 4.77 lakh tonnes in Q3, a 3.7% year-on-year growth, and 14.21 lakh tonnes in the April-December period, up 6.8%. This performance is attributed to focused mine planning, operational discipline, and enhanced mechanisation. The achievement was highlighted by multiple record operational milestones across its plants in November, including record sinter and hot metal production.

Key Points: MOIL Posts Record Manganese Ore Production in FY 2025-26

  • Record Q3 production of 4.77 lakh tonnes
  • Best-ever 9-month output at 14.21 lakh tonnes
  • Enhanced mechanisation and mine planning
  • Multiple operational milestones in November
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Manganese major MOIL achieves best-ever Q3 and April-Dec production

MOIL achieves best-ever Q3 & 9-month manganese ore production, driven by operational efficiency and workforce dedication. Read details.

"The consistent record-breaking achievements across units reflect the dedication, discipline, and determination of our team - Amitava Mukherjee"

New Delhi, Jan 6

India's largest manganese ore producer MOIL has achieved best-ever production performance in FY 2025-26, recording its best-ever production figures for both the third quarter and the first nine months of the current financial year, the Ministry of Steel said on Tuesday.

During Q3 of FY 2025-26, MOIL achieved a record manganese ore production of 4.77 lakh tonnes, registering a growth of about 3.7 per cent over the corresponding period last year (CPLY).

This is the highest-ever production achieved by the company in any third quarter since its inception.

Further strengthening this growth momentum, MOIL has also recorded its best-ever nine-month production of 14.21 lakh tonnes, which is higher by about 6.8 per cent compared to CPLY.

The sustained improvement in production performance is a result of focused mine planning, operational discipline, enhanced mechanisation, and the dedicated efforts of MOIL's workforce across all operating units, said the ministry.

MOIL ended the month of November with an exceptional set of operational milestones across its value chain. In the month of November, Raw Material Handling System (RMHS) witnessed record achievements with the day highest wagon tippled - 616 Nos. on November 21. The plant also achieved the highest-ever monthly base mix production of 5,18,886 tonnes.

At Sinter Plant NSL continued its upward trajectory with day and monthly sinter production records, reaching 15,590 tonnes in a single day on November 30 and 4,14,271 tonnes for the month, operating at over 105 per cent of rated capacity utilisation, according to the official statement.

Blast Furnace registered remarkable efficiency with a record hot metal production of 11,315 tonnes on November 28, which is 119 per cent of rated capacity utilisation, and a monthly production of 2,80,049 tonnes, crossing 101 per cent capacity utilisation.

Notably, NSL achieved its monthly average lowest-ever fuel rate of 519 kg per tonne of hot metal by using only Sinter and Ore in burden, which is one of the best in the country, and a highest monthly average PCI rate of 164 kg per tonne of hot metal.

Amitava Mukherjee, CMD had said that "The consistent record-breaking achievements across units reflect the dedication, discipline, and determination of our team".

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in the manufacturing sector, I appreciate the detailed operational metrics. Achieving over 105% and 119% capacity utilisation is no small feat. This bodes well for the entire steel and allied industries in India.
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Vikram M
Great to see an Indian company excelling. Manganese is critical for steel and batteries. Hope this increased production also translates to better availability and stable prices for downstream industries. The focus on mechanisation is the right way forward.
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Priya S
While the production numbers are impressive, I hope the company and ministry are equally focused on the welfare and safety of the workers behind these records. Mining is a tough job. Their dedication deserves recognition beyond just statistics.
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Rohit P
Bahut badhiya! 🎉 This is the kind of growth story we need to hear more often. Self-reliance in key minerals is strategic for the nation. Hope the profits are reinvested into further expansion and technology upgrades.
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Karthik V
The numbers are strong, no doubt. A respectful suggestion for the next report: it would be helpful to also see comparative data on how this production increase impacts India's import dependency for manganese. Overall, a positive development for Make in India.

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