The OMC Ltd was established in 1956 as a joint sector with the Govt. of India to explore & harness mineral wealth of the State. Subsequently in 1962, it became a wholly State owned Corporation of Govt. of Orissa. OMC’s impressive growth over the decades is hinged on its philosophy and commitment towards quality and value addition. The Corporation’s turnover has increased manifold over the years through optimum utilization of resources, cost controlling measures, computerized inventory management, energy audit, asset up-gradation and Enterprise Resource Planning. Progressive mechanization and modernization of mining operation with due care for the environment have paid rich dividends.

The skilled manpower and scientific business process have been adding to the Corporation’s productivity. Reputed foreign firms and global mining giants have entered into joint ventures with OMC. It has mining leases at 35 locations spread over the State. The Corporate Office is situated at the State Capital, Bhubaneswar & Regional Offices at 6 locations in Orissa – Daitari, Barbil, J K Road, Gandhamardan, Koida and Bangur.The major minerals mined by OMC mines are Chrome, Iron & Manganese ores and it caters to the requirements of mineral based industries such as Steel, Sponge iron, pig iron, Ferro Manganese & Ferro Chrome both within the country and abroad.