In 2018-19, twenty-four Public Sector mines jointly accounted for 46% of the total production. The contribution of captive mines was 10% of the total production. Ore from mines is usually sold to the domestic consumers, either at the railhead or ex-plant. In cases of Integrated Iron & Steel and Ferromanganese Industry, the units draw their supplies largely from captive mines. However, special ore types for specific purposes are obtained fromother producers. In case of ore meant for exports,.producers other than MOIL Ltd supply it to MMTC, the canalising agency, either at rail-head or at the port