INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Goan ores are essentially low-grade iron ores, having limited domestic demand. Mining industry in Goa, is also one of the major economic backbone for the State of Goa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Goa is well-known for its iron and manganese ores. Bauxite and laterite are the other minerals produced in the State. Iron and manganese ore belts extend from south-east to north-west of the State.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leading Iron Ore Producer & Exporter in india Sesa Goa Iron Ore is India’s largest producer and exporter of iron ore in the private sector with operations in the states of Goa and Karnataka in India and a project site in Liberia, West Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Iron ore, manganese, bauxite, high magnesia, limestone and clay are the chief minerals of economic importance found in Goa.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mines & Minerals The iron ore deposits are considerable in terms of their total tonnage. Goa had been exporting iron ore even before its merger with India and there are extensive deposits in the northern part of the state at Advalpal, Bicholim, Sanquelim, Arvalem, Velguem Pale and Sonal.