Explain current position and potentiality of mineral resources in Nepal. |
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| Ans : It is believed that Nepal is rich in mineral resources. Preliminary survey reveal that there are verities of mineral ores, natural gas, coal etc. are deposited various parts of Nepal. Based on various geological surveys, places of mineral deposits in Nepal are shown below:
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Mineral resources
Available place
Potentiality
1
Iron
Phulchoki, Ramechap, Bajhang, Pharping, Kulekhani
10 Million tons
2
Copper
Bandipur, Chittang, Makwanpur, Rukum, Baglung, Myagdi
4 Million tons
3
Mica
Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Bajhang, Doti, Rasuwa, Lamjung
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4
Limestone
Godawari, Bhaisedovan, Chovar, Surkheth, Arghakhanchi
1.7 Billion tons
5
Coal
Dang, Kathmandu valley, Mustang, Chitwan, Baglung
5 Million tons
6
Magnetize
Dolkhal, Udaypur
180 Million tons
7
Petroleum & Natural gas
Kathmandu(Teku), Muktinath, Dang, Dailekh
316 Million cube meter
Source:- Economic survey 2012
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