It’s reported that Indian JSW Steel planned to import 5 million tons of iron ore per year in order to supply to its two works, Salem and Dolvi.

It’s learned that JSW Steel faced shortage of iron ore for 18 months due to the government’s ban on mining activity in Karnataka state since July, 2011.

The combined production of Salem and Dolvi works totaled 4.3 million tons, accounting for 30% of JSW Steel’s total output of 14.30 million tons.

JSW Steel is currently purchasing the raw materials from Australia and South American countries.