Steel Ministry Directs SAIL and NMDC to Explore Overseas Mineral Assets
The Steel Ministry has directed public sector undertakings SAIL and NMDC to explore mineral assets abroad to secure long-term raw material supplies and manage input costs. While India has abundant iron ore, steelmakers rely heavily on imports for 85-90% of coking coal, mainly from Australia and Mozambique, and also import limestone from West Asia. NMDC aims to diversify beyond iron ore, targeting 20% of revenues from other minerals by 2030. Private firms like JSW Steel have similarly acquired overseas coking coal assets to boost captive sources.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 4 Oct, 05:24 am. Other outlets followed.