Statistical profiles of minerals 2012-13
Statistical Profiles of Minerals, 2012-13 is the 29th issue in its series which provides information on a different aspects of all the minerals (except atomic, fuel and minor minerals) produced in the country, which fall under the purview of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 (MCDR 1988). The publication contains information on various parameters i.e. mineral reserves and its life index, number of mining leases, lease area, number of mines, production by captive and non-captive mines, public & private sector, A & B category, state and grade etc. Data on employment, stock, principal mines, domestic consumption and exports/imports by countries are also presented in the publication.