MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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coal
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electricity
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labour
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ready market
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Detailed explanation-1: -Regular supply of electricity and an assured source of raw material at minimum cost are the two prime factors for location of the industry. Cryolite: A molten metal acts as an electrolyte > Aluminium Smelter> Passage of electricity. The Indian Aluminium Company Ltd.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aluminium smelting plant’s location depends on availability of raw material and good supply of electricity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phase: alumina to aluminum Result-alumina is converted to aluminum. Therefore, aluminum smelting facilities are set up near sources of cheap electricity, rather than near to raw material or near to final market.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bauxite Distribution in India Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand 4 per cent. Major bauxite resources are in the east coast in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. India manages to export small quantities of bauxite.