India's mineral production increased by 13.1 per cent in October 2023, over the same month a year ago. The index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for October was 127.4, 13.1 per cent higher than October 2022. The minerals that showed positive growth in October included iron ore, manganese ore, gold, and coal. Important minerals showing negative growth included lignite, copper conc, and bauxite.