Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 14: Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC) has signed a MoU with Hyderbad-based Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), for mutual collaboration in the fields of research, exchange of scientific and technical information, sharing of experience and expertise, and exploration of critical minerals within OMC’s mining leases and other areas in the State of Odisha.
The collaboration was aligning with National Critical Mineral Mission (NCCM), launched by the Government of India and to ensure and secure sustainable supply of Critical Mineral (CMs), officials said.
The NCCM was launched by the Government of India in January 2025 to ensure and secure sustainable supply Of Critical Mineral (CMs), essential for India’s clean energy transition, technological advancement, and strategic sectors. The NCCM aims to reduce import dependency, strengthen domestic mineral value chains and enhance global competitiveness, the officials said.
The partnership aims to promote the adoption of modern exploration technologies, scientific studies, knowledge sharing, capacity building and joint research initiatives to accelerate the discovery and development of critical and strategic minerals in the State, they said.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards positioning Odisha as a leading hub for critical minerals and high-technology industries, while supporting India’s vision of self-reliance in critical mineral resources.
The partnership underscores OMC’s commitment to technology-driven exploration, responsible mining, and the development of future-ready mineral resources to strengthen Odisha’s position as a leader in the critical minerals sector.
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research is an organisation functioing udner the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
OMC is a wholly-owned Corporation of the Govt. of Odisha, stands as one of the largest mining companies in India. The major minerals mined by OMC are chrome, iron, bauxite, Manganese, Limestone ore which cater to the requirement of mineral-based industries such as steel, aluminium, sponge iron, pig iron, ferro-manganese, ferro-chrome, etc. The Corporation
OMC achieved significant milestone in FY 2025–26, recording highest ever mineral production of 44.82 million tones.
The Corporation’s iron ore production in the fiscal also registered highest ever output of 40.02 million tonnes, a growth of 12.06 percent Y-o-Y, Chrome ore production during the year stood at 1.69 million tonnes, while bauxite production reached 2.83 million tones.
The overall sales of minerals stood at 42.524 million tones during FY 2025-26, contributing the Corporation achieving its highest ever revenue of Rs 25,300 Crore.
