Chrome Ore and Mine Management

Chromite (FeCr₂O₄) is the only commercial source of chromium, essential for stainless steel, alloy steel, and refractory industries. India holds significant chromite reserves in Odisha's Sukinda Valley, the world's largest open-cast chromite mine area.

Chrome Ore Grades

Grade	Cr2O3 %	Application
Metallurgical	40-48%	Ferrochrome for stainless steel
Refractory	48-55%	Chrome-magnesite bricks
Chemical	46-50%	Chromium chemicals, plating

Mine Management Services

• Mine liaison and regulatory compliance coordination
• Operational oversight and production monitoring
• Procurement, grading, sampling, and documentation
• Domestic distribution and export shipment coordination

Mining Zones Covered

• Zone A - Eastern Belt: Chiria, Noamundi, Kiriburu (iron ore and associated minerals)
• Zone B - Central Belt: Bailadila, Dalli, Rajhara, Rowghat
• Zone C - Southern Belt: Donimalai, Kumaraswamy, Ramandurg

Reference: Indian Bureau of Mines chromite statistics; Sukinda Valley, Odisha is India's primary chromite source.