New Delhi [India], The Ministry of Mines has reported a positive start to the financial year 2024-25, with production of major minerals and aluminum metal in the country increasing in April 2024. This follows the record production levels achieved in the financial year 2023-24, according to a press release from the Ministry of Mines, in iron ore and limestone, which together constitute about 80 per cent of the total mineral production under Mines and Minerals (Development and Incentives). Are part. Regulation) Act, reaching unprecedented production figures in the financial year 2023-24. Iron ore production reached 277 million metric tons (MMT), while limestone production reached 450 MMT. In April 2024, the production of these minerals continued to increase. Iron production to increase from 25 MMT in April 2023 to 26 MMT in April 2024, showing a growth of 4 per cent, read the press release. Similarly, limestone production increased from 38.5 MMT in April 2023 to 39.3 MMT in April 2024, registering a growth of 2.1 per cent. Percentage growth in non-ferrous metals sector, India achieved record primary aluminum production of 4.16 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2023-24. This growth trajectory continues in the current fiscal year as well, with aluminum production reaching 342,000 tonnes in April 2024, up slightly. up from 339,000 tonnes in April 2023, representing an increase of 1 per cent, read the press release India has a significant position in the global minerals market, being the second largest producer of aluminium, the third largest producer of limestone and the fourth largest producer of Iron Ore Producers Sustained growth in iron ore and limestone production indicates strong demand from the steel and cement industries. Along with growth in aluminum production, these trends suggest continued economic activity in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction, automotive and machinery.