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NMDC Full Form
What is the full form of NMDC?
The full form of NMDC is “National Mineral Development Corporation''. It is India’s largest producer and exporter of iron ore from the mines of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. The administrative control of NMDC is under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. Its headquarter is in Hyderabad, Telangana.
It also operates in various other minerals such as copper, rock phosphate, limestone, dolomite, magnesite, tungsten, beach sands, gypsum, bentonite, tin, etc. It operates the diamond mine at Panna in Madhya Pradesh which is the only mechanized mine in the country. Presently 22 million tonnes of iron ore is produced from Chhattisgarh mines, and 7 million tonnes of iron ore is produced from Karnataka mines.
Vision and Mission of NMDC
To become an Environment-friendly mining organisation all over the world.
To produce quality steel.
To keep its position as India’s largest iron ore producer.
To enlarge the existing mines.
Operating Mines of NMDC
Bailadila Iron ore mine, Kirandul Complex, Chhattisgarh.
Bailadila Iron ore mine, Bacheli Complex, Chhattisgarh.
Donimalai mines, Karnataka.
Panna mines, Madhya Pradesh.
Kumaraswamy Iron ore mines.
Nagarnar Steel Plants
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which are the Subsidiary Companies of NMDC?
A:
NMDC CSR Foundation, Karnataka Vijaynagar Steel Limited, J&K Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Jharkhand National Mineral Development Corporation Limited, NMDC Steel Ltd., etc.
Q: Who are the Customers of NMDC?
A:
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd., KIOCL Ltd., Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (India) Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd Dolvi, Maa Mahamaya Industries Limited, Steel Exchange India Limited, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd, Welspun Steel Ltd, Gallant Metal Limited, Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Srikalahasthi Pipes Limited and Kalyani Steel Limited are the customers of NMDC.
Q: Panna mines of NMDC were non-operational for how long by MP Pollution Control Board?
A:
Panna mines were non-operational from August 22, 2005, to June 19, 2009.
Q: Where is NDMC Research and Development Centre located?
A:
NDMC Research and Development Centre is located in Hyderabad.
Q: NMDC has been rated 5 stars for scientific and sustainable mining processes by whom?
A:
The Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines rated NMDC with 5 stars.
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