India Becomes 2nd Largest Aluminium Producer Worldwide

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India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer globally.

An Overview of the News

• In FY 2024-25 (April-June), primary aluminium production grew by 1.2%, reaching 10.43 lakh tons (LT) compared to 10.28 LT in the same period last year.

Mineral Production Growth:

• Iron Ore Production: Increased by 9.7%, from 72 million metric tons (MMT) in FY 2023-24 (April-June) to 79 MMT in FY 2024-25 (April-June).

• Limestone Production: Rose by 1.8%, from 114 MMT in FY 2023-24 (April-June) to 116 MMT in FY 2024-25 (April-June).

• Manganese Ore Production: Increased by 11%, from 0.9 MMT in FY 2023-24 (April-June) to 1.0 MMT in FY 2024-25 (April-June).

Global Rankings:

• India is the 3rd largest lime producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer in the world.

Economic Implications:

• The continued growth in iron ore, limestone, and aluminium production reflects strong demand in sectors such as steel, cement, energy, infrastructure, construction, automotive, and machinery.