MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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Detailed explanation-1: -The following minerals that are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh are Bauxite, Dolomite, Iron ore and Tin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Important minerals with which the name of the State is intimately associated are Diamond, Coal, Iron ore, Limestone, Dolomite, Bauxite and Tin ore. Tin ore is being produced only in Chhattisgarh amongst Indian states.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mineral ‘Resources Chhattisgarh is the sole producer of tin concentrates and is one of the leading producers of coal, dolomite, bauxite and iron ore. The State accounts for about 36% tin ore, 18% iron ore (hematite), 17% coal and 11% dolomite resources of the country.
Detailed explanation-4: -Iron ore of Dalli-Rajhara located in the central parts of the range are captive mines of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). Recently an iron ore bearing area is discovered in Kabirdham district and known as Eklama iron ore complex.
Detailed explanation-5: -Chhattisgarh is mineral-rich. Although many of the state’s resources remain to be exploited fully, its major reserves of coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, and dolomite, as well as its significant deposits of tin, manganese ore, gold, and copper, make the mining industry a major source of income.