October 07, 2008

Proper use of raw materials by Indian steel industry called for

FE reported that Indian steelmakers during the two day 41st Steel Operating Committee meet felt that every ounce of raw materials such as iron ore, coal and manganese should be made proper use of.

Mr H Jha, VP of long products & safety of TATA Steel the inaugural session said that "Utilization of every ounce of these raw materials is of fundamental importance as they play a very important role in the strategy of a company. It is becoming imperative to see how much of every tonne of iron ore or coal being mined in the country was being used to make steel of the best quality.”

Steel Operating Committee is a forum where representatives of various steel plants in the country gather for a couple of days each year to discuss various aspects related to steel making technology and the operating practices involved in the making of steel. There are around 60 delegates attending the meet from major steel plants,