With major merchant Iron Ore mining leases coming up for auction, Indian Iron Ore Industry is expected to undergo a transitional phase in 2020. Mining companies like NMDC and OMC aims to strengthen Iron Ore output in the coming years. Considering steel capacity ramp-ups, it would be interesting to see whether it meets India’s increasing demand or not. The fourth edition of Indian Iron Ore, Pellet & DRI Summit intends to discuss the recent development of Mines Auction 2020 and understand its impact on domestic Iron Ore demand-supply therein, purview of imports and influence on DRI & Pellet industry.

• Global Iron Ore prices to fall due to weaker Chinese steel demand – Outlook 2020
• Does North China still prefer high grade ore? / Is high grade ore still fetching a lucrative premium over low grade?
• Will increasing domestic scrap supply dampen the demand for Iron Ore?

• Samarco likely to restart pellet production in H2 2020 – Impact on demand-supply
• Indian pellet exporters exploring non Chinese markets or Indian pellet exports to non Chinese markets cross over 2 MnT in FY19, will it increase further?
• Will Indian mining auctions limit Indian pellet exports?

• Recent developments in Mines Auction 2020
• Challenges / Roadblocks in Mines Auctions
• Will Indian Iron Ore imports rebound to 10 MnT in FY21?

• Cost comparison of DRI making using different feeds

• Will Government’s move to allow selling 25% of SAIL’s Iron Ore output in merchant market help curb disruption?
• Ramp up plans of existing Iron Ore miners to boost country’s output.
• When will Goa resume Iron Ore mining & exports?
• What are the prospects of allowing Iron Ore exports from Karnataka?

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