Lloyds Metals and Energy has successfully commissioned its second 4 MTPA pellet plant at Konsari, Maharashtra. This expansion brings the company’s total pellet production capacity to 8 MTPA, solidifying its position among India’s leading merchant pellet producers. The project was completed in a record timeframe of just 16 months. The facility utilizes feedstock from the company’s captive iron ore mines at Surjagarh, ensuring high-quality output for both domestic and international markets.
Boosting Production Capacity
Lloyds Metals and Energy (LMEL) has reached a major operational milestone with the successful commissioning of its second 4 MTPA pellet plant. This development doubles the company’s total production capacity at the Konsari site to 8 MTPA, marking a significant step in scaling its industrial footprint. The project execution was completed in a record-breaking 16 months, reflecting the company’s strong operational capabilities and commitment to rapid capacity expansion.
Strategic Integration and Feedstock Advantage
The new facility is deeply integrated into the company’s existing logistics and resource network. It leverages the 85-kilometre iron ore slurry pipeline, which was commissioned in June 2025, to transport raw materials directly from the captive mines at Surjagarh, Gadchiroli. By utilizing low-alumina iron ore, the company is able to produce premium-grade pellets that command higher pricing advantages in competitive global and domestic steel markets.
Long-Term Growth Vision
This commissioning serves as a strategic cornerstone for Lloyds Metals and Energy as it continues to build an integrated, end-to-end steel value chain. With the first pellet plant already operating at 100% capacity utilization, this additional infrastructure is well-positioned to meet India’s robust and expanding steel demand. The company remains focused on maintaining a cost-competitive and resilient asset base to drive future growth.
Source: BSE
