Mineral Resources. Bihar is the principal holder of country's pyrite resources and possesses 95% of resources. The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are limestone in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr and Rohtas districts; mica in Nawada district; quartz/ silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr and Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai ...

Bihar State Mining Corporation Limited was incorporated on 22nd September, 2017 as a State Government Company under the administrative jurisdiction of Mines & Geology Department, Government of Bihar.

Since 2017, sand mining in Bihar has been banned between 1 July and 30 September. This year, it was banned from 1 June. This led to a severe shortage of a material that is essential for construction. It drove sand prices higher, leading to a boom in illegal mining.

As of now there is no coal mine in Bihar, but coal block has been allocated to BCCL (subsidiary of CIL) in Bhagalpur and process has been initiated to start the mine but it will take up to 2–3 years to start the coal production.

 — The department will strive to regulate and control mining and quarrying activity through scientific exploration, sustainable eco- friendly mining practices and Geo-scientific research and development.

 — Union Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi had told the Lok Sabha last year that Bihar has the largest share in India's gold reserves. In a written reply, he had said that Bihar has 222.885 million tonnes of gold metal, which is 44% of the country's total gold reserves.

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Energy And Mineral Resources Of Bihar: Find the list of Minerals found in the state of Bihar. Also, know about Thermal power projects, Hydropower projects and proposed new Hydel Power projects in the state. For more information on the IAS/ PCS Exams, follow BYJU'S.

Mineral Production: Bihar: All Minerals data was reported at 30,491.000 INR th in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,984.000 INR th for Feb 2024. Mineral Production: Bihar: All Minerals data is updated monthly, averaging 15,745.500 INR th from Dec 2005 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 220 observations.

Bihar State Mining Corporation Limited has been involved in the Mining Business since 19... and today is a recognized name in the industry with high competent and scientific methods to its credit. Read more >>.