INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Copper. A concentration of copper ore mines can be found in East Singhbhum district, in Jharkhand’s southeast. The state has 288 million tonnes of copper ore reserves-20 percent of the Indian total.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Singbhum district of Jharkhand is a leading producer of copper. The Khetri mines in Rajasthan are also famous for copper mining.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jharkhand is rich in mineral resources such as coal (27.3% of India’s reserves), iron ore (26% of India’s reserves), copper ore (18.5% of India’s reserves), uranium, mica, bauxite, granite, limestone, silver, graphite, magnetite and dolomite.

Detailed explanation-4: -The largest copper mine is found in Utah (Bingham Canyon). Other major mines are found in Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico and Montana. In South America, Chile, the world’s largest producer, and Peru are both major producers of copper.