Minerals Based Industries

   Iron and Steel Industry:   Pig Iron Pig iron is the intermediate product of smelting of iron Ore with a high-carbon fuel such as coke and charcoal and is the basic raw material in Foundry and Casting Industry for the manufacture of various types of castings required for … Read more

Minerals and Rocks

The Building Blocks of Our Planet: A Deep Dive into Minerals and Rocks The Earth, a vibrant and dynamic planet, is composed of a vast array of materials, each playing a crucial role in shaping its landscapes, influencing its climate, and supporting life. At the heart of this intricate system lie two fundamental components: minerals … Read more

Mineral resources- mineral storage, production and distribution of mineral

  Iron-Ore: India possesses high quality iron-ore in abundance. The total reserves of iron-ore in the country are about 14.630 million tonnes of haematite and 10,619 million tonnes of magnetite. Haematite iron is mainly found in Chbattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa and Karnataka. The major deposit of magnetite iron is available at western coast of Karnataka. … Read more

Igneous Rocks

The Fiery Birth of Igneous Rocks: A Journey into the Heart of the Earth Igneous rocks, born from the fiery depths of the Earth, are the foundation upon which our planet’s landscapes are built. They are the result of molten rock, known as magma or lava, cooling and solidifying. This process, driven by the immense … Read more