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SteelMint is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Indian Iron Ore Summit, which will be taking place from 3rd to 4th August, 2022 in New Delhi.
The premier event in its fifth edition, is set to continue its role in addressing key issues of the Indian iron ore and steel industry. It will focus on iron ore and steel market dynamics and outlook, existing and new policies on the anvil, growth and development, sustainability and decarbonization goals and other challenges.




Iron ore industry is a highly policy-driven sector in India, and these are often game-changers. For instance, Government decision to impose export duty on iron ore and pellet exports, the possible Goa mines auction iron ore mines and the Supreme Court allowing iron ore exports in Karnataka.
As the Indian iron ore industry notices structural changes, the 5th Annual Indian Iron Ore & Pellet Summit will provide the perfect networking opportunity for miners, steel mills, exporters, sponge and pellet makers, analysts, fund managers, consultants, engineering firms and other stakeholders. It will be an ideal platform to reconnect under one roof for 2 days of knowledge sharing, discussions, networking, and private one-on-ones.
Key Focus Areas
How has the Indian iron ore industry changed in the one year?
- Changing trends in iron ore production, exports & imports
Indian iron ore industry outlook – 2025
- Production ramp-up plans of key Indian miners
- Rising share of PSUs in merchant iron ore production
Key government policies to look out for in the Indian iron ore industry
- National Mineral Index – Updates & Way Forward
- MMDR Amendment Act – Recent changes & Impact
- Mineral block auctions – Process & challenges
SC lifts iron ore exports from Karnataka, will Indian export volumes increase sharply?
- Changing trends in Karnataka iron ore sales post-SC decision
When can we expect iron ore mining to resume in Goa?
- Mining resumption & exports – Updates & way forward
Can we expect Maharashtra to come within the top 5 iron ore producing states in India?
- Increasing share in India’s iron ore production
Rising market share of India iron ore concentrates
- Current trends & capacity ramp ups
Future of small coal based plants in India?
How are Indian mills addressing the decarbonization factor through raw material?
- A transition towards green steel
Impact of Geo political factors and export duty on Indian iron ore industry
- Changing trends in production & exports
- Impact of geo-political factors & export duty revisions on the industry
Speakers

Sanjay Lohiya
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF MINES, GOVT OF INDIA

Dr. Aruna Sharma
PRACTITIONER DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIST AND POLICY ADVISOR AND EX-SECRETARY STEEL, GOVT OF INDIA

Gopalakrishnan Ganesan
DEPUTY SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF STEEL GOVT OF INDIA

Shri Sumit Deb
CHAIRMAN-CUM-MANAGING DIRECTOR, NMDC, INDIA

Dr. UC Jena
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF MINES, GOVT. OF ODISHA, INDIA

T Saminathan
CHAIRMAN-CUM-MANAGING DIRECTOR, KIOCL LIMITED, INDIA

Kaushalendra Prasad
DIRECTOR, STAR GLOBAL LLC UAE

Rajesh Gupta
DIRECTOR, LLOYDS METALS & ENERGY, INDIA

Tanveer Ahmed
MANAGING DIRECTOR, MINERA GROUP

Satnam Singh
DIRECTOR – ENERGY, CRISIL

Manish Kharbanda
GROUP HEAD – (LEGAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT), JSPL AND PRESIDENT PMAI

Mohit Ratolikar
VICE PRESIDENT – COMMERCIAL, JSW STEEL LIMITED, INDIA

Pravin YM
VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD MARKETING & LOGISTICS, MSPL INDIA

Kapil Mantri
EVP & HEAD – CORPORATE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, JSPL, INDIA

Manish Mishra
CHIEF CORPORATE AFFAIRS, TATA STEEL, INDIA

Pavan Kakani
JOINT PRESIDENT, ESSEL MINING, ADITYA BIRLA GROUP

Vivek Nishant Nath
GENERAL MANAGER (SALES & MARKETING), ODISHA MINING CORPORATION LTD, INDIA

A K Padhy
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (COMMERCIAL), NMDC LIMITED, INDIA

Vigneshwaran k
DIRECTOR, MARKETING – IRON ORE & COKE, VEDANTA LIMITED, INDIA

Ramakrishna Chinnamsetty
HEAD MINING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AM/NS INDIA

Rajiv Kumar
HEAD – MINERAL RESOURCES, FOMENTO GROUP OF COMPANIES

USR Raju
HEAD – PELLET PLANT, OPERATIONS ODISHA ASSET, AM/NS INDIA

Pukhraj Sethiya
CO-FOUNDER AND COO REVAL CONSULTING PVT. LTD.

Binay Pandey
CEO, ECOMEN LABORATORIES PVT. LTD., INDIA
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 | 03. 08. 2022 | |
08:00 – 12:00 | Registrations | |
5th Indian Iron Ore & Pellet Summit (Hall A) | India Coal Outlook Conference 2022 (Hall B) |
10:00 – 10:45 | Keynote Address | |
11:00 – 12:00 | Indian iron ore production & demand outlook – FY’25 | 11:00 – 12:00 | Pricing Power for Indian coal importers, need for an index? |
12:00 – 12:20 | Tea & Refreshments | Networking | |
12:30 – 13:00 | Iron ore beneficiation policy in India – Updates & way forward | 12:30 – 13:00 | Factors driving global coking coal prices. How long will it sustain? |
13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch | Networking | |
15:00 – 16:00 | India’s steel demand & production outlook – 2030 | |
16:00 – 16:45 | How are Indian mills addressing the decarbonization factor through raw material? | |
16:45 – 17:00 | Tea & Refreshments | Networking | |
17:00 – 17:40 | Post Mine Block Auction Clearances – Process & Challenges | 17:00 – 17:40 | Changing trade dynamics of metallurgical coke market |
18:30 – 21:00 | Dinner | Networking | |
Day 2 | 04. 08. 2022 | |
10:00 – 10:40 | Keynote Address-CIL production outlook & how is Railways gearing up to address the logistical challenges | |
10:45 – 11:45 | Key government policies to look out for in the Indian iron ore industry | 10:45 – 11:15 | The Russia-Ukraine conflict, energy crisis & the road ahead |
11:45 – 12:00 | Tea & Refreshments | Networking | 11:45 – 12:00 | Tea & Refreshments | Networking |
12:00 – 12:30 | How will Karnataka’s Iron Ore industry shape up after Supreme Court’s order ? | 11:30 – 12:45 | India coal market scenario, rising raw material cost, supply challenges and possible solutions |
12:30 – 12:45 | When can we expect iron ore mining to resume in Goa ? | 12:45 – 15:00 | Lunch | Networking |
12:45 – 13:00 | Can we expect Maharashtra to come within the top 5 iron ore producing states in India? | |
13:00 – 13:15 | Rising Capacities of India iron ore concentrates | |
12:45 – 15:00 | Lunch | Networking | |
15:00 – 16:00 | Impact of Geo political factors and export duty on Indian iron ore industry | |
Conference closure & Vote of Thanks |

Registration Fee
No. of Delegates | Onspot Fee / Delegate (INR ) |
1 | 44,000 |
2 | 44,000 |
3 | 44,000 |
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Hotel The LaLiT, New Delhi
Rates (Single/Double Occupancy) |
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