MOIL begins manganese ore exports as state trading enterprise

MOIL marked a significant milestone by dispatching its first shipment of 54,600 tonnes of manganese ore fines from Visakhapatnam to Indonesia. This signifies MOIL's new role as a state trading enterprise (STE) for the export of manganese ore. The government of India appointed MOIL as an STE for exporting manganese ore below 46% Mn grade from India, implementing a mechanism for all such exports to be routed through MOIL in fiscal year 2024-25.

The initial consignment of 54,600 tonnes of manganese ore was shipped on August 22, 2025. MOIL exports material to foreign buyers through back-to-back arrangements with domestic suppliers. The export of low-grade manganese ore (Mn 25%) is particularly significant as India possesses a surplus of low-grade fines, exceeding domestic demand.

This initiative is expected to enhance India's global footprint and boost foreign earnings. Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD, congratulated the MOIL team on this achievement.