The statement said “Best ever September production of 1.52 lakh tonnes registering a growth of 3.8pc over the corresponding period last year (CPLY). Sales also increased to 3.53 lakh tonnes, achieving an impressive growth of 18.6pc. MOIL, earlier known as Manganese Ore (India) Limited, also recorded the best-ever Q2 Exploratory Core Drilling of 21,035 meters, showing a growth of 4.1pc over CPLY. Commenting on the performance, Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD of MOIL, said, “The growth achieved across key parameters underscores MOIL’s commitment to strengthening its operational excellence and ensuring long-term sustainability. With continued emphasis on exploration in all its operating mines, MOIL is well positioned to enhance its reserves/resources to maintain leadership in the manganese sector.”