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- The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited (SANDUMA.NS) engages in the mining and processing of manganese and iron ores, along with power generation and ferroalloys production. The company produces high-grade manganese ore, fines, sinters, and electrolytic manganese dioxide; iron ore fines and lumps; sponge iron through direct reduced iron processes; ferroalloys including high-carbon ferrochrome and ferro-manganese; and electricity from thermal and solar power plants. It operates primarily in the mining and metals industry, serving domestic steel manufacturers, exporters, and power consumers in India, with facilities located in Karnataka.
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company manages captive iron ore and manganese mines in the Sandur region, alongside integrated steel plants and a 175 MW thermal power facility supplemented by solar assets. Its business segments encompass mining, ferroalloys, energy, and sponge iron, targeting bulk consumers in the Indian steel and infrastructure sectors with a focus on sustainable resource extraction.
In recent developments within the last two years, the company expanded its ferroalloys capacity through the commissioning of a new 20,000-tonne high-carbon ferrochrome furnace in 2024, enhancing production efficiency amid rising domestic steel demand. It formed a strategic partnership with a leading Japanese trading house for manganese ore exports in early 2025, bolstering its international footprint. Additionally, Sandur secured a INR 500 crore funding round from institutional investors in mid-2024 to support mine expansions and renewable energy integrations, marking a shift toward greener operations.