Mineral output up 7.0pc in August
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
NEW DELHI, Nov 2 (PTI): Mineral production in August went up by 7.05 per cent in volume terms on steady increase in demand, the mines ministry said today.
"The mineral production in August 2010 was higher by 7.05 per cent, compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year," the ministry said in a statement.
However, the comparative figures in terms of the quantum of production were not given.
In value terms, the mineral production (excluding atomic and minor minerals) in the country during August stood at Rs 134.50 billion.
"The mineral production in August 2010 was higher by 7.05 per cent, compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year," the ministry said in a statement.
However, the comparative figures in terms of the quantum of production were not given.
In value terms, the mineral production (excluding atomic and minor minerals) in the country during August stood at Rs 134.50 billion.