<h1>India's Iron Ore Export Ban: No Plans, But Restrictions in Place; Supreme Court Suspends Bellary Exports Due to Over-Exploitation.</h1> There is no current proposal to ban iron ore exports in India, although exports are being discouraged through a 30% ad-valorem export duty and increased railway freight charges. The government believes that additional export restrictions could negatively impact iron ore mining development and lead to environmental and cost issues. However, the Supreme Court of India has suspended mining and transportation of iron ore in Bellary District, Karnataka, due to over-exploitation, and has prohibited the export of iron ore from this region until further notice. This information was provided by a government minister in response to a parliamentary query.