NMDC reviews digitalisation and expansion at Donimalai Complex, Karnataka, towards 100 MTPA vision
The Steel Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that NMDC's senior management reviewed expansion and digitalisation at the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka, targeting 17 MTPA from Donimalai and 10 MTPA from Kumaraswamy Mine.
Summary
NMDC's senior management reviewed capacity expansion, digitalisation and sustainable mining initiatives at the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka during a recent visit, the Ministry of Steel said on 20 June 2026. The NMDC targets are 17 MTPA from the Donimalai Complex and 10 MTPA from the Kumaraswamy Mine, as part of NMDC's vision of becoming a 100 MTPA company. NMDC is also beneficiating low-grade materials such as Banded Hematite Jasper (BHJ) and Banded Hematite Quartzite (BHQ), and has introduced an automated gate management system at Kumaraswamy Mine.
Key facts
- Site
- Donimalai Complex, Karnataka
- Targets
- 17 MTPA Donimalai; 10 MTPA Kumaraswamy Mine
- Vision
- 100 MTPA mining company
- Low-grade ores
- BHJ and BHQ, ore up to 35% Fe, slimes
- Digital
- Automated gate management at Kumaraswamy Mine
Practice MCQs 2 questions
NMDC's Donimalai Complex, reviewed by its senior management (reported 20 June 2026), is located in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The Ministry of Steel describes the Donimalai Complex as being in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about NMDC, as reported on 20 June 2026: 1. NMDC targets 17 MTPA from the Donimalai Complex and 10 MTPA from the Kumaraswamy Mine. 2. NMDC has a vision of becoming a 50 MTPA mining company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: NMDC's vision is to become a 100 MTPA mining company.