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The saga of NMDC includes the pioneering exploration activity carried out for developing
iron ore mines in Karnataka in various regions like Kudremukh, Donimalai, Bababudan,
Kumaraswamy and Ramandurg. NMDC developed the Donimalai mine in this area to export
ore to Japan and South Korea.
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Commissioned:
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October, 1977
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Average grade:
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+ 65% Fe
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Balance reserves:
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27.92 million tonnes(April,08)
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Product:
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Lump –31.5 mm +6.3mm Fines: -10mm
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Capacity:
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4.0 million tonnes of ROM ore/year
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Port of Export:
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- Chennai outer harbour. Capable of handling ships of 1,30,000 DWT - 532 Kms. rail
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- Marmagoa port, Goa. Capable of handling panamax size vessels - 370 Kms rail link
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No. Of Employees:
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1286 (as on 30/04/2012)
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