Mining of ore is key to the integration process. JSL Stainless has chrome ore open cast mines at Sukinda, Orissa to support 40,000 tons per annum capacity Ferro Chrome plant at Vizag. In addition to this, JSL Stainless has acquired Chrome mines outside India and is further exploring options to support its Ferro Alloys operations.

In the first phase of the Orissa project, JSL Stainless has set up Captive Power plants, Coke Oven batteries and Submerged Arc Furnaces to produce Ferro Alloys.

As part of this project, 2 x 60 MVA furnaces, largest in India, with capacity of 150,000 tons per annum are already in operation and producing High Carbon Ferro Chrome (HCFC). These state-of-the-art furnaces and the Briquetting Press have been supplied by SMS DeMAG AG, and Kopern Maco of Germany respectively. The waste heat of these semi closed furnaces are utilized to generate 13MW power.

The Ferro Alloys complex also comprisses of 1 x 27.6 MVA Ferro Manganese and2 x 27.6 MVA Silico Manganese Furnaces supplied by Sibeltherm, Russia to produce 100,000 tons per annum.

This complex is also equipped with modern de-dusting, pollution control and waste management systems.