Successful Graphite Mining Initiative in Arunachal Pradesh

Mineral is a very important economic resource for Arunachal Pradesh. This north eastern state of India is blessed with many rich mineral resources. The mineral resources are in huge demand by the various industries. Dolomite and Graphite are two very important mineral resources that is supplied by Mining in Arunachal Pradesh. Both of these rare minerals are mined in Arunachal Pradesh.

Here’s a more on Graphite mining in Arunachal Pradesh

‘Graphite’ is derived from Greek word that means: ‘to write’. It is a form of carbon that naturally occurs. Graphene which is found in graphite is known to be one of the strongest substances on earth and is known to be 200 times stronger than steel. It is also a good conductor of electricity and heat.

The uses of graphite is multiple and the extent of usage is also vast – whether in pencils or in nuclear plants. It is used in brake linings, in electrodes, in batteries and manufacture of steel. In India Graphite is available in different parts of the country, Arunachal Pradesh being the lead manufacturer. It ranks among the five top manufacturers. The country’s reserve of crystalline allotrope of carbon is pegged at 11 million tonnes in the current years. The state which has the highest graphite reserve is Arunachal Pradesh. It accounts for 43% of graphite reserves in Arunachal Pradesh.

Graphite Mining is thus economically profitable in Arunachal Pradesh due to the following:

* Graphite is a crucial industrial mineral and always has a heavy demand in the industry. Since the demand is on the higher side always the mining requirement is also high and that makes it an economically viable mining option.

* The state has the highest reserve of graphite in the country. It is thus an ideal source for the supply of graphite demand.

* The people of Arunachal Pradesh are very hardworking and thus form a very important human resource support to the mining industry.

* A lot of attention is paid in the state to do responsible mining, where the mining is done without causing intense damage to the local flora and fauna and local ecological system.