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.
Commissioned
:
October, 1977
Average grade
:
+ 65% Fe
Balance reserves
:
27.92
million tonnes(April,08)
Product
:
Lump
–31.5 mm +6.3mm Fines: -10mm
Capacity
:
4.0 million tonnes
of ROM ore/year
Port
of export
:
a) Chennai outer
harbour. Capable of handling ships of 1,30,000 DWT - 532 Kms. rail Link
b) Marmagoa port, Goa. Capable of handling panamax size vessels - 370 Kms rail link
