Details of quantum of iron ore, chrome, manganese and coal deposits in Odisha is:
| Mineral | Deposit (‘000 Tonnes) |
| Iron ore |
5930431 |
| Chrome | 190021 |
| Manganese | 190047 |
| Coal |
71447410 |
(Source: Ministry of Coal and Indian Bureau of Mines)
Details of quantum of exploitation of iron ore, chrome, manganese and coal in Odisha during 2009-10 to 2011-12:
| Mineral | Production (‘000 Tonnes) | ||
|
2009-10 |
2010-11 | 2011-12 (P) | |
| Iron ore |
80896 |
76128 |
67013 |
| Chrome |
3419 |
4317 |
3754 |
| Manganese | 605 | 656 |
566 |
| Coal* | 104079 |
100280 |
103118 |
(Source: Ministry of Coal and Indian Bureau of Mines)
* All the production data are actual.
This information was given by the Minister of Mines, Shri Dinsha Patel in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.