Bhilai Steel Plant’s Iron Ore mines have recorded an impressive performance in the first quarter (Q1) period of the current fiscal year 2014-15.
While exceeding its annual business plan target for the period by recording production of 9,48,200 tonnes, the Rajhara iron ore mines has registered a growth of 10.6% over production recorded during Q1 of last fiscal year 2013-14. Recording production of 8,80,400 tonnes, the Dalli iron ore Mines recorded growth of 11.6% over production during Q1 of last fiscal year.
Production of 77,700 tonnes of Dolomite at Hirri Mines in June 2014 was best ever for any June month so far, exceeding 66,900 tonnes recorded in June 2013.
Moreover, BSP recorded its best ever loading of long rails in the first quarter (Q1) period of the current fiscal year. The Plant loaded 39,800 tonnes of long rails during April to June period, surpassing the previous best figure of 36,500 tonnes recorded in Q1 period of 2012-13.
Production of high tensile (HT) Plates, both for home Sales and Export in the first quarter (Q1) period of the current fiscal year 2014-15 has also been the best ever. The Plant produced 58,000 tonnes of HT Plates including SAIlMA, SAIl HARD, SAIlHITEN grades and DMR-249 Gr-A plates in April to June 14 period, surpassing the previous best figure of 55,500 T recorded in Q1 period of 2013-14. Dispatches of 60,400 T of HT plates have also been the best ever surpassing the previous best of 51,311 tonnes in Q1 period of 2013-14.