Team News Riveting
Rourkela, December 20
Bolani Ore Mines (BOM) belonging to Odisha Group of Mines of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has set a new single day production record by producing a total lumps and fines of 32,594 tonnes on 19th December, 2023.
The previous best for single day production of the Mines was 31517 tonnes achieved on 12th January, 2023. The consistent average daily production of 28600 tonnes for the last 7 days has paved the way for the success.
Congratulating, the collective of Bolani Ore Mines on this outstanding performance, Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge, Rourkela Steel Plant with additional charge of Bokaro Steel Plant has exhorted them to keep up the remarkable work.
It is worth mentioning here that Bolani Ore Mines had commenced operation in 1960. BOM was a captive iron ore mine under Raw Materials Division of SAIL till June 2021, with an approved capacity of 12.0 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) ROM.
The Mines became part of Odisha Group of Mines of SAIL, RSP from July, 2021. The iron ore mining activity is now being modernized for production capacity enhancement through various projects.
