Mineral Resources of Korba

Minerals

·  Granite

Pink preformatted granite is found in village Chaitma, near the Head Quarters of Katghora Tehsil. This mineral is used as raw material in the construction of roads and buildings.

·  Fire Resistant Clay

Large reserves of fire resistant clay are found in Uprodha area and Coal Belts of Korba area. Fellspar, which is found in niceo and granite in some places near katghora has metamorphosed largely to Kavalin. Due to this, small pockets of Chikni Mitti have been formed. It is mined in small quantity by the local people. They used it for white washing and other local uses.

·  Brick Clay

·  Building Stone

·  Lime Stone

·  Murram

·  Sand

·  Mica

·  Atomic Minerals

Coal

Granite

Fire Clay

Brick Clay

Building Stone

Lime Stone

Murram

Sand

Mica

Bauxite

Atomic Minerals

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