1. ANDHRA PRADESH

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, Andhra Pradesh accounts for 30% kyanite, 31% garnet, 18% titanium minerals, 17% tungsten, 12% bauxite, 15% sillimanite, 8% vermiculite, 13% each limestone & Iron (magnetite), 6% each diamond & manganese ore resources of the country. Important minerals occurring in Andhra Pradesh are: apatite in Visakhapatnam district; asbestos in Anantapur district; garnet in East Godavari, Nellore & Srikakulam districts; iron ore (haematite) in Anantapur, Cuddapah, Guntur, Krishna, Kurnool & Nellore districts; iron ore (magnetite) in Prakasam district; lead- zinc in Cuddapah, Guntur & Prakasam districts; limestone in Anantapur, Cuddapah, East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur, Krishna, Kurnool, Nellore, Visakhapatnam & Vizianagaram districts; manganese ore in Srikakulam & Vizianagaram districts; vermiculite in Nellore & Visakhapatnam districts.

Other minerals that occur in the State are bauxite in East Godavari & Visakhapatnam districts; chromite in Krishna district; copper in Guntur, Kurnool & Prakasam districts; diamond in Anantapur, Krishna & Kurnool districts; gold in Anantapur, Chittoor & Kurnool districts; graphite in East Godavari, West Godavari, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam & Vizianagaram districts; kyanite in Nellore & Prakasam districts; magnesite in Cuddapah district; pyrite in Kurnool district; sillimanite in West Godavari & Srikakulam district; silver in Guntur district; titanium minerals in East Godavari, Krishna, Nellore, Srikakulam & Visakhapatnam districts; and tungsten in East Godavari district.

Production

Many important minerals are produced in Andhra Pradesh.The principal minerals produced in the state are Gold Ore, Iron Ore, Limestone, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral, and Vermiculite. Andhra Pradesh showed notable growth in several minerals during 2023-24. The state saw an increase in both quantity and value of gold ore production and a significant rise in primary gold. Iron ore production, however, declined by 32%, though its value still managed a modest increase of 10%. Limestone production remained robust, with a 14% growth in quantity and an 11% increase in value. Manganese ore production surged by 64%, significantly boosting its contribution to the national total. However, vermiculite production saw a sharp decline of 51%, while its value also dropped. The number of mines in Andhra Pradesh that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 182.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Andhra Pradesh during 2023-24
Mineral Unit Quantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year 2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year
Gold Ore Tonne 33687 4 9    
Gold Primary Kg 82 5 673049 9439 0 29228
Irone Ore Tonne 125203 0 -32 107553 0 10
Limestone Tonne 60015732 13 14 13299227 11 11
Manganese Ore Tonne 351412 10 64 1952431 8 41
Vermiculite Tonne 1127 100 -51 724 99 -55

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

2. CHHATTISGARH

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, the State accounts for about 36% tin ore, 20% bauxite, 19% iron ore (haematite), 6% limestone and 4% diamond resources of the country. Important mineral occurrences in the State are bauxite in Balarampur, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Jashpur, Kanker, Kawardha (Kabirdham), Korba, Raigarh & Sarguja districts; iron ore (haematite) in Bastar district, Bailadila deposit in Dantewada district, Chhote Dongar deposit in Kanker district, Rowghat, Chargaon, Metabodeli & Hahaladdi deposits in Rajnandgaon district and Boria Tibbu deposits in Dalli-Rajhara area, Durg district. Bailadila-Rowghat hill ranges in the State are considered to be one of the biggest iron ore fields in India. Limestone occurs in Baloda Bazar, Bastar, Bilaspur, Durg, Janjgir-Champa, Kawardha (Kabirdham), Raigarh, Raipur & Rajnandga on districts.

Other minerals found in the State are diamond in Raipur district; fluorite in Rajnandgaon district; garnet in Bastar district; gold in Raipur and Kanker district and tin in Bastar & Dantewada districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Bauxite, Limestone, Minor Mineral, Moulding Sand and Tin Concentrate Chhattisgarh continued to perform well in mineral production, particularly in iron ore, which saw a 9% rise in both quantity and value, cementing the state's role as a major contributor to the country's iron ore supply. Limestone production also grew steadily, with a 10% and 8% increase in volume and value respectively. While bauxite production experienced a slight decline, the value of production increased marginally. Conversely, tin concentrate production declined by over 50%, though Chhattisgarh remains the sole producer of this mineral in India. The number of mines in Chhattisgarh that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 139.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Chhattisgarh during 2023-24
Mineral Unit Quantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year 2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year
Bauxite Tonne 1033176 4 -2 1227841 5 1
Graphite Tonne 1007 1 100 421 0 100
Irone Ore Tonne 43747682 16 9 180538610 18 9
Limestone Tonne 49278535 11 10 14188586 11 8
Moulding Sand Tonne 20994 100 22 6497 100 21
Tin Concentrate Kg 22335 100 -51 17341 100 -67

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

3. GOA

Mineral Resources

Goa is well-known for its iron and manganese ores. Iron and manganese ore belts extend from south-east to north-west of the State. Manganese ores are associated with iron ores and occur as pockets of various sizes in the form of concretionary pebbles in shales. Important iron ore and manganese ore deposits are located at Bicholim, Sanguem and Satari talukas. Bauxite occurs in the North and South Goa districts.

4. GUJARAT

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, the State is the sole holder of the country's marl and perlite resources and possesses 92% REE, 68 % fluorite, 28% diatomite, 10% limestone and 8% each bauxite & wollastonite resources. The important mineral occurrences in the State are: bauxite in Amreli, Bhavnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kachchh, Porbandar, Sabarkantha & Valsad districts; diatomite in Bhavnagar district; fluorite in Chhota Udaipur & Bharuch districts; limestone in Amreli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kachchh, Panchmahals, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Vadodara &Valsad districts; marl in Amreli, GirSomnath, Junagadh & Porbandar district; perlite in Rajkot district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are: apatite and rock phosphate in Panchmahal district; copper ore in Banaskantha district; graphite in Panchmahal district; lead-zinc and marble in Banaskantha & Vadodara districts; manganese ore in Panchmahal & Chhota Udaipur districts; vermiculite in Vadodara district; and wollastonite in Banaskantha district.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Bauxite, Limestone, Marl, Minor Mineral, and Sulphur. Gujarat’s performance in the mineral sector was marked by moderate growth and some declines. Limestone production increased by 2%, while marl production surged by 24%, making it a key contributor to the national marl supply. However, the state saw a complete halt in fluorite production, with no reported output in 2023-24. Bauxite production saw a slight decline, while the value of production rose by 10%. Sulphur production in Gujarat also dipped by 7%. The number of mines in Gujarat that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 291.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Gujarat during 2023-24
Mineral Unit Quantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year 2023-24 % share in India % change over Previous Year
Bauxite Tonne 1616225 7 -3 1622811 6 10
Fluorite Tonne 0 0 -100 0 0 -100
Limestone Tonne 23400469 5 2 5634977 5 3
Marl Tonne 1081896 14 -7
Sulphur Tonne 135697 14 -7
Tin Concentrate Kg 22335 100 -51 17341 100 -67

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

5. JHARKHAND

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, Jharkhand has the sole resources of emerald mineral. It accounts for about 35% rock phosphate, 20% iron ore (haematite), 34% apatite, 9% andalusite, 20% cobalt ore, 15% copper ore, 9% graphite, 8% kyanite, 6% each bauxite & titanium minerals, 5% nickel ore and 4% silver ore resources of the country. Important minerals that occur in the State are bauxite in Dumka, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga & Palamu districts; copper in Hazaribagh & East Singhbhum districts; gold in Ranchi and East Singhbhum districts; graphite in Palamu and Latehar districts; iron ore (haematite) in West Singhbhum district; iron ore (magnetite) in Gumla, Hazaribagh, Latehar, Palamu & East Singhbhum districts; kyanite in Saraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum & West Singhbhum districts; limestone in Bokaro, Dhanbad, Garhwa, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Palamu, Ranchi, East & West Singhbhum districts; manganese ore in West Singhbhum district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are andalusite and rock phosphate in Garwah district; apatite, chromite, cobalt, nickel, silver in East Singhbhum district; asbestos in East & West Singhbhum districts; garnet in Hazaribagh district;sillimanite in Hazaribagh district; titanium minerals in Gumla, Latehar Ranchi and East Singhbhum districts; and vermiculite in Giridih & Hazaribagh districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Bauxite, Copper Ore, Gold Ore, Gold Primary, Graphite, Iron Ore, Kyanite, Limestone and Minor Mineral. Jharkhand witnessed mixed trends across its minerals. Gold ore production increased by 14%, while the value of primary gold rose by 39%, indicating growing potential in the sector. Iron ore production remained stable with a slight decline in quantity, though its value increased by 14%. Bauxite production declined by 8%, but graphite production surged by 71%, contributing significantly to the national output. Kyanite production dropped dramatically by 90%, while the production of limestone and other minerals remained largely unchanged. The number of mines in Jharkhand that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 67.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Jharkhand during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
BauxiteTonne20477069-8308745512-1
Copper OreTonne4936091
Gold OreTonne10079114
Gold PrimaryKg28230 166140239
GraphiteTonne20756127119635985
Iron OreTonne228965438-154925292614
KyaniteTonne2106-903895-90
LimestoneTonne28610599805

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

6. KARNATAKA

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, Karnataka hosts the country's 79% vanadium ore, 69% iron ore (magnetite), 41% tungsten ore, 36% asbestos, 25% limestone, 19% gold ore (primary), 25% manganese ore, 12% kyanite and 7% PGM (metal) resources. The important mineral-occurrence found in the State are bauxite in Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara & Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts; chromite in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan &Mysuru districts; gold in Chitradurga, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Haveri, Hubli, Kolar, Raichur& Tumakuru districts; iron ore(haematite) in Bagalkot, Bellary, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Dharwad, Dawangare, Gadag, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga & Tumakuru districts; iron ore (magnetite) in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Uttara & Dakshina Kannada and Shivamogga districts; kyanite in Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Coorg, Mandya, Mysuru, Shivamogga & Dakshina Kannada districts; limestone in Bagalkot, Belagavi, Bellary, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davangere, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Mysuru, Uttara & Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Tumakuru & Udupi districts; magnesite in Coorg, Mandya & Mysuru districts; manganese ore in Belagavi, Bellary Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davangere, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga & Tumakuru districts.

Other minerals that occur in the State are asbestos in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mandya, Mysuru and Shivamogga districts; pyrite in Chitradurga district; copper in Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Uttara Kannada, Raichur & Shivamogga districts; graphite in Kolar & Mysuru districts; molybdenum in Kolar & Raichur districts; nickel in Uttara Kannada district; Platinum Group of Metals in Davangere district; sillimanite in Hassan, Mysuru & Dakshina Kannada districts; silver in Chitradurga & Raichur districts; titanium minerals in Hassan, Uttara Kannada & Shivamogga districts; tungsten in Gadag, Kolar & Raichur districts; vanadium in Hassan, Uttara Kannada & Shivamogga districts; and vermiculite in Hassan, Mandya & Mysuru districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Gold Ore, Gold Primary, Iron Ore, Kyanite, Limestone Limeshell, Magnesite, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral and Silver. Karnataka continues to dominate the gold sector, producing 94% of the country's gold ore and 93% of primary gold. The state saw steady growth in iron ore, with a 3% rise in production and a 21% increase in its value. Limestone production grew by 5%, while magnesite and manganese ore production saw more moderate changes. Karnataka also saw a remarkable surge in limeshell production, which increased by 256%, along with a significant rise in its value. The number of mines in Karnataka that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 177.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Madhya Pradesh during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
Gold OreTonne7164869421
Gold PrimaryKg144293294787239826
Irone OreTonne408844781531398773561421
KyaniteTonne00-10000-100
LimeshellTonne8911002562639100302
LimestoneTonne4083162695833355573
MagnesiteTonne68165-17454177-31
Manganese OreTonne35505810329817441215
SilverKg1500110841017

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

7. MADHYAPRADESH

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, the State hosts the country's 90% diamond, 29% molybdenum, 23% copper ore, 12% manganese and 19% rock phosphate ore resources. Important mineral occurrences in the State are: bauxite in Annuppur, Balaghat, Guna, Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Rewa, Satna, Shahdol, Shivpuri, Sidhi & Vidisha districts; copper in Balaghat, Betul & Jabalpur districts; diamond in Chhatarpur and Panna district; ironore (haematite) in Betul, Gwalior, Jabalpur & Katni districts; limestone in Balaghat, Chhindwara, Damoh, Dhar, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khargone, Katni, Mandsaur, Morena, Narsinghpur, Neemach, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Shahdol & Sidhi districts; manganese ore in Balaghat, Jabalpur and Jhabua districts; and vermiculite in Jhabua district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are: gold in Jabalpur, Katni & Sidhi districts; graphite in Betul & Sidhi districts; lead-zinc in Betul and Chindwara district; molybdenum in Balaghat district; potash in Panna district rock phosphate in Chhatarpur, Jhabua & Sagar districts; and sillimanite in Sidhi district.

Production

Theprincipal minerals produced in the state are Bauxite, Copper Concentrate, Copper Ore, Diamond, Iron Ore, Limestone, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral, and Phosphorite. Madhya Pradesh saw strong growth in key minerals during 2023-24. Limestone production increased by 24%, contributing significantly to both the national quantity and value. Iron ore production surged by 39%, and manganese ore production grew by 22%, further solidifying the state's position as a major mineral producer. However, phosphorite production declined by nearly half, reflecting a downward trend in this mineral. The number of mines in Madhya Pradesh that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 394.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Madhya Pradesh during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
BauxiteTonne5818272-358234725
Copper ConcentrateTonne6987356971510775411
Copper OreTonne25458206718
DiamondCarat3881001261473100159
Iron OreTonne60474632393816697054
Lime StoneTonne625732971424195325791613
Manganese OreTonne104015830227644522313
PhosphoriteTonne23696415-473276803-32

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

8. MAHARASTRA

Mineral Resources

The principal mineral-bearing belts in Maharashtra are Vidarbha area in the east and Konkan area in the west. Important mineral occurrences are: bauxite in Kolhapur, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sindhudurg & Thane districts; chromite in Bhandara, Chandrapur, Nagpur & Sindhudurg districts; fluorite in Chandrapur district; iron ore (haematite) in Chandrapur, Gadchiroli & Sindhudurg districts; iron ore (magnetite) in Gondia district; kyanite in Bhandara district; limestone in Ahmednagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Nanded, Pune, Sangli & Yavatmal districts; manganese ore in Bhandara & Nagpur districts and sillimanite in Bhandaraand Chandrapur district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are: copper in Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli & Nagpur districts; gold in Bhandara, Gadchiroli & Nagpur districts; graphite in Sindhudurg district; lead-zinc & tungsten in Nagpur district; silver in Bhandara, vanadium in gondia district; and titanium minerals in Gondia & Ratnagiri districts.

Production

Theprincipal minerals producedinthe state are Bauxite,Fluorite(Graded),Iron Ore,Kyanite, Limestone, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral, Sillimanite and Sulphur. Maharashtra demonstrated growth in the iron ore and manganese sectors, with production increasing significantly in both minerals. Iron ore production jumped by 76%, while manganese ore production increased by 38%. Bauxite production, however, experienced a slight decline, and the state also saw a reduction in the production of other minerals like fluorite and sulphur. Kyanite production surged dramatically by 832%, reflecting a sharp rise in its contribution to the national total. The number of mines in Maharashtra that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 110.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Maharashtra during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
BauxiteTonne8496574-65254882-11
FluoriteTonne78313-14456574-22
Iron OreTonne1072727347640921818498
KyaniteTonne311494832764795806
LimestoneTonne193306414164606724415
Manganese OreTonne1032992303891291693710
SillimaniteTonne771100-462307100-39
SulphurTonne5057759

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

9. ODISHA

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, the State hosts the country's sole resources of ruby. It accounts for the country's 96% chromite, 93% nickel ore, 68% PGM metal, 69% cobalt ore, 41% bauxite, 34% manganese, 39% iron ore (haematite), 24% sillimanite, 20% vanadium ore, 37% zircon, 17% garnet, 15% titanium, 9% graphite and 6% REE. Important minerals that occur in the State are: bauxite in Bargarh, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Kendujhar, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada & Sundargarh districts; chromite in Balasore, Dhenkanal, Jajpur & Kendujhar districts. Chromite deposits of Sukinda and Nuasahi ultramafic belt constitute 95% of the country's chromite resources. Besides, garnet in Ganjam, Kalahandi & Sambalpur districts; graphite in Bargarh, Boudh, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Nuapada & Rayagada districts; iron ore (haematite) in Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur & Sundargarh districts; iron ore (magnetite) in Kendujhar & Mayurbhanj district; limestone in Bargarh, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Sambalpur & Sundargarh districts; manganese ore in Balangir, Kendujhar, Koraput, Rayagada, Sambalpur & Sundargarh districts; sillimanite in Ganjam & Deogarh districts; titanium minerals in Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj & Puri districts; and zircon in Ganjam & Puri district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are asbestos in Kendujhar district; cobalt in Jajpur districts; copper in Mayurbhanj & Sambalpur districts; lead in Sargipalli area, Sundargarh district; and nickel in Jajpur Kendujhar & Mayurbhanj districts. Occurrences of ruby and emerald are reported from Balangir and Kalahandi districts, respectively. Platinum Group of Metals occur in Kendujhar district; silver in Sundargarh district; tin in Malkangiri districts; and vanadiferous magnetite occurs in Balasore & Mayurbhanj districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Bauxite, Chromite, Graphite, Iolite, Iron Ore, Limestone, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral and Sulphur. Odisha continued to lead in bauxite, chromite, and iron ore production, contributing a substantial share to the national total. Iron ore production grew by 6%, while its value increased by 20%, cementing Odisha’s role as the largest producer of iron ore in the country. Chromite production declined slightly by 12%, while graphite production surged by 140%, contributing significantly to the national output. However, the state saw a slight decline in the value of bauxite production. The number of mines in Odisha that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 147.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Odisha during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
BauxiteTonne175919677411849845272-9
ChromiteTonne3147954100-12484992121004
GarnetTonne0000
GraphiteTonne68054401401454016741
Iron OreTonne1489656365465619821095720
LimestoneTonne79236652213530967339
Manganese OreTonne6508551913223897136
SulphurTonne2573382613

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

10. RAJASTHAN

Mineral Resources

Rajasthan is the richest state in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country and produces different minerals along with Minor Minerals. As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, the State possesses substantial share of the total resources of potash (89%), lead & zinc ore (89%), wollastonite (92%), silver ore (86%), diatomite (72%), asbestos (59%), copper ore (52%), rock phosphate (30%), fluorite (27%), and tungsten (27%), gold (24%), limestone (13%), magnesite (12%), iron (magnetite) (7%) and 5% each apatite & pyrite. Important minerals that are found to occur in the State are: asbestos (amphibole) in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Dungarpur, Pali, Rajsamand & Udaipur districts; copper in Khetri belt in Jhunjhunu district & Dariba in Alwar district. Deposits of copper are also reported at Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Pali, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi and Udaipur districts. Occurrence of other minerals, namely, garnet in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, Sikar & Tonk districts; iron ore (haematite) in Alwar, Dausa, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar & Udaipur districts; iron ore (magnetite) in Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu & Sikar districts and lead-zinc in Zawar in Udaipur district, Bamnia Kalan, Rajpura - Dariba in Rajsamand & Rampura/Agucha in Bhilwara district. Lead-zinc occurrences have also been reported from Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Pali, Sirohi and Udaipur districts. limestone occurs in Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jhunjhunu, Kota, Nagaur, Pali,Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi and Udaipur districts. Magnesite in Ajmer, Dungarpur, Pali & Udaipur districts; pyrite in Sikar district; rock phosphate in Alwar, Banswara, Jaipur, Jaisalmer & Udaipur districts; vermiculite in Ajmer & Barmer districts; and wollastonite in Ajmer, Dungarpur, Pali, Sirohi & Udaipur districts.

Other important minerals that occur in the State are: apatite in Udaipur & Sikar districts; bauxite in Kota district diatomite in Barmer & Jaisalmer districts; gold in Alwar, Banswara, Bhilwara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Sirohi & Udaipur districts; graphite in Ajmer, Alwar & Banswara districts; kyanite & sillimanite in Udaipur district; manganese ore in Banswara, & Udaipur districts; potash in Jaisalmer & Nagaur districts; silver in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, Sikar & Udaipur districts and tungsten in Nagaur & Sirohi districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Copper Concentrate, Copper Ore, Garnet, Iron Ore, Lead & Zinc Ore, Lead Concentrate, Limestone, Manganese Ore, Minor Mineral, Phosphorite, Selenite, Siliceous Earth, Silver, Wollastonite and Zinc Concentrate. Rajasthan remained a key player in copper, zinc, and lead production, with steady performance across these minerals. Limestone production grew by 10%, contributing 23% to the national output, while zinc concentrate and silver production remained stable. The state witnessed a significant rise in garnet and gypsum production, both of which saw dramatic percentage increases. However, phosphorite production fell by 14%, and there was a decline in manganese ore production as well. The number of mines in Rajasthan that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 113.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Rajasthan during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
BauxiteTonne175919677411849845272-9
ChromiteTonne3147954100-12484992121004
GarnetTonne0000
GraphiteTonne68054401401454016741
Iron OreTonne1489656365465619821095720
LimestoneTonne79236652213530967339
Manganese OreTonne6508551913223897136
SulphurTonne2573382613

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

11. TAMILNADU

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, Tamil Nadu is the leading holder of country's resources of vermiculite, molybdenum, rutile, garnet, and ilmenite. The State accounts for the country's 79% vermiculite, 46% garnet, 66% molybdenum, 34% magnesite, 27% titanium minerals, 24% sillimanite, 8% PGM and 5% each graphite & iron (magnetite) resources. Important minerals that are found to occur in the State are: bauxite in Dindigul, Namakkal, Nilgiris & Salem districts; garnet in Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvarur, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur & Tirunelveli districts; graphite in Madurai, Ramnathapuram, Sivaganga & Vellore districts; Similarly, occurrences of minerals, such as, limestone in Ariyalur, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Karur, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ramnathapuram, Salem, Thiruvallur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Villupuram & Virudhunagar districts; magnesite in Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Karur, Namakkal, Nilgiri, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli & Vellore districts; titanium minerals in Kanyakumari, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvallur, Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi districts; vermiculite in Dharmapuri, Tiruchirapalli & Vellore districts; and zircon in Kanyakumari district have been established.

Other minerals that occur in the State are: apatite in Dharmapuri & Vellore districts; chromite in Coimbatore & Salem districts; copper, lead-zinc & silver in Villupuram district; gold in Dharmapuri district; iron ore (magnetite) in Dharmapuri, Erode, Nilgiris, Salem, Thiruvannamalai, Tiruchirapalli & Villupuram districts; kyanite in Kanyakumari & Tirunelveli districts; molybdenum in Dharmapuri, Dindigul & Vellore districts; pyrite in vellore district; sillimanite in Kanyakumari, Karur & Tirunelveli districts; tungsten in Madurai districts and wollastonite in Dharmapuri & Tirunelveli districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Graphite, Limestone, Magnesite, Marl, Minor Mineraland Vermiculite. Tamil Nadu saw mixed results across its minerals. Limestone production increased by 9%, contributing 6% to the national total. Graphite production grew by 46%, while vermiculite production experienced a 100% increase from the previous year. On the other hand, marl production fell by 11%, and the state’s magnesite production, despite a 26% rise in quantity, showed only modest growth in value. The number of mines in Tamil Nadu that submitted MCDR returns during 2023-24 is 222.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Tamil Nadu during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
GraphiteTonne7926347465294524-20
LimestoneTonne26647327698554218712
MagnesiteTonne7808559264526967425
MarlTonne52448433-1111735035-11
VermiculiteTonne2010071100

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

12. TELANGANA

Mineral Resources

As per National Mineral Inventory as on 01.04.2020, Telangana accounts for 46% kyanite and 8% limestone resources of the country. Important minerals occurring in Telangana are corundum in Khammam district; garnet in Khammam district; iron ore (hematite) in Karimnagar and Khammam district; iron ore (magnetite) in Adilabad, Mahabubnagar and Warangal districts; limestone in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, districts; manganese ore in Adilabad district; Other minerals that occur in the State are chromite, copper, graphite and kyanite in Khammam district.

Other minerals that occur in the State are: apatite in Dharmapuri & Vellore districts; chromite in Coimbatore & Salem districts; copper, lead-zinc & silver in Villupuram district; gold in Dharmapuri district; iron ore (magnetite) in Dharmapuri, Erode, Nilgiris, Salem, Thiruvannamalai, Tiruchirapalli & Villupuram districts; kyanite in Kanyakumari & Tirunelveli districts; molybdenum in Dharmapuri, Dindigul & Vellore districts; pyrite in vellore district; sillimanite in Kanyakumari, Karur & Tirunelveli districts; tungsten in Madurai districts and wollastonite in Dharmapuri & Tirunelveli districts.

Production

The principal minerals produced in the state are Limestone, Minor Mineral and Manganese Ore. In 2023-24, Telangana produced 26.79 million tonnes of limestone, contributing 6% to India's total, with a 1% decline from the previous year. The value of this production was ₹5728 crore, representing 5% of the national total. Manganese ore production was significantly lower at 6,055 tonnes, a 44% drop, with negligible contribution towards country’s total. Its value stood at ₹40 lakh, a 51% decline from the previous year.

Mineral (Excluding Atomic, Fuel & Minerals) Production in Telangana during 2023-24
MineralUnitQuantity Value(in Rs 000)
2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year2023-24% share in India% change over Previous Year
LimestoneTonne267909086-157275595-1
ManganeseTonne60550-44397430-51

Source: MCDR Returns Data is Provisional

Publications

Average Sale Price(ASP) of different mineral sare published monthly on IBM website and available at url:
https://ibm.gov.in/IBMPortal/pages/Average_Sale_Price

Indian Mineral Year book is published annually and available on IBM website at url:
https://ibm.gov.in/IBMPortal/pages/Indian_Minerals_Yearbook

Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production is published every month and is available on IBM website at url:
https://ibm.gov.in/IBMPortal/pages/Monthly_Statistics_of_Mineral_Production___

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