Mineral Resources

The state of Uttar Pradesh possesses a wide variety of minerals, some of which are coal, limestone, dolomite, iron ore, copper ore, lead-zinc ore, gold, and diamond.

These minerals are utilized in a variety of industries, including cement, steel, paper, and fertilizer, among others.

Uttar Pradesh is the principal holder of country’s andalusite & diaspore resources and possesses 78% andalusite, 37% diaspore, and 10% pyrophyllite.

Minerals Found in Uttar Pradesh

Coal: Uttar Pradesh possesses considerable coal reserves, making it one of the most important minerals found in the state. The Singrauli Coalfields (Sonbhadra district), which is one of the most prominent coal-producing ....

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