MOIL Ltd, India’s largest state-owned manganese producer, reported its highest-ever production in September at 1.52 lakh tonnes, marking a 3.8% year-on-year increase, driven by enhanced mining and drilling activities.
Quarterly Performance
For the July–September quarter (Q2 FY26):
- Production: 4.42 lakh tonnes (+10.3% YoY)
- Sales: 3.53 lakh tonnes (+18.6% YoY)
Exploratory Drilling
- September drilling: 5,314 metres (+46% YoY)
- Quarterly drilling: 21,035 metres (+4.1% YoY)
Chairman & Managing Director Ajit Kumar Saxena highlighted that the growth across production, sales, and drilling demonstrates MOIL’s focus on operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
Company Overview
MOIL, formerly Manganese Ore (India) Ltd, operates under the Ministry of Steel and manages 11 mines across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company contributes approximately 40% of India’s domestic manganese output, a critical raw material for steel production.
Summary
- September 2025 output: 1.52 lakh tonnes (+3.8% YoY)
- Q2 FY26 production: 4.42 lakh tonnes (+10.3% YoY)
- Sales growth: 3.53 lakh tonnes (+18.6% YoY)
- Drilling: Record quarterly exploratory drilling at 21,035 metres
- MOIL continues to strengthen operational efficiency and maintain a leading role in India’s manganese supply for steelmaking.
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