Given the availability of a large variety of metallic and non-metallic industrial minerals, there is a huge potential of mineral-based industries in Rajasthan. In addition, there is well-developed transport, communication and power infrastructure in the State. The mineral policy of the State has been formulated so as to facilitate investment in mineral-based industrial sector. The State offers an investor-friendly environment and welcomes Indian and multinational investment in mineral-based industries.
S.No. | Industries | Numbers |
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1. | Cement plants (Major) | 23 |
2 | Copper smelter | 01 |
3 | Fertilizer (single super phosphate/urea) | 08 |
4 | Glazed tiles and ceramic | 04 |
5 | Insulator (L.T. & H.T.) | 01 |
6 | Lead-Zinc beneficiation plants | 03 |
7 | Ceramic sanitary ware | 06 |
8 | Sulphuric acid | 03 |
9 | Super Zinc smelter | 01 |
10 | Lead-Zinc smelter | 01 |
11 | Zinc smelter | 01 |
12 | Quartz, Feldspar grinding & pulverizing units | 300 |
13 | Iron pelletization plant | 10 |
14 | Petroleum product | 02 |
15 | Lignite/coal power plants | 11 |
16 | Marble & Granite cutting-polishing units | 2300 Gang saw, 7000 Tiling units |
S.No. | Mineral/ Metal | Industries |
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1. | Copper | Wire drawing and alloys, defense, die casting, railways, chemicals. |
2 | Lead | White lead & Chrome lead, storage batteries, pipe industries. |
3 | Zinc | Zinc, chemicals, dry batteries, storage batteries, galvanizing industries. |
4 | Cement grade limestone | Cement |
5 | Chemical grade limestone | Calcium ammonium nitrate, calcium carbide, precipitated calcium carbonate, hydrated lime. |
6 | Rock Phosphate | Single super phosphate, triple super phosphate, di-ammonium phosphate, phosphoric acid, elemental phosphorous. |
7 | China Clay | Ceramics, cosmetics, paint, paper, cement, pottery. |
8 | Ball Clay | Ceramics, pottery, pesticides, insulator sheets, detergent, medicines. |
9 | Fire Clay | Refractories, sanitary wares, mortar, foundry, crucibles, insecticides. |
10 | Calcite | Glazed tiles, glass and ceramics, textiles, filler paint and mortar. |
11 | Quartz and Silica | Boilers & glass lumps, fluorescent tubes, TV screens, vehicle wind screens & glasses, fire glasses. |
12 | Bentonite & Fullers Earth | Pulverising units, earth activation units, edible oil industries. |
13 | Soapstone | Insecticides, Cosmetics, Micronising units, electronics & insulation. |
14 | Gypsum | Plaster of Paris, gypsum board, cement industries, fertilizer, conditioner. |
15 | Fluorspar | Cryolite, Hydrofluoric acid, ceramic, welding electrode, glass industries, artificial teeth. |
16 | Garnet | Abrasive, cutting & polishing, gem industries, finishing glass. |
17 | Lignite | Briquetting, liquid lignite, power plants, in all other industries as fuel. |
18 | Potash | Fertilizer, explosives, match box. |
19 | Granite | Decorative and dimensional stone industries |
20 | Marble | Decorative and dimensional stone industries |