The mines department is expediting the exploration of manganese inBanswaraafter preliminary studies byGeological Survey of India(GSI) and Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) indicate that the reserves could be over 100 million tonne.The mineral reserves in Banswara are spread over a length 25km with a width of 40 metre and depth of 50 metre, as per the initial findings.

A private company is already mining the mineral on a lease over 18 hactares and a total of 98,879 tonnes of manganese Ore has been produced since the start of the operation. As per the mine plan of the lease area, a minable resource of 2.12 lakh of manganese has been established.

Manganese ore with 20 to 34% Metal content in Kalakhunta and Tambesra-Rupakhedi is considered to be high.