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The State of Tamil Nadu is the southern province of the Indian peninsula.
The rich and varied mineral resources of the State have contributed handsomely towards the development and industrialization of the State.
It is one of the leading States in the reserves of the minerals viz., Lignite, Garnet, Magnesite, Quartz, Feldspar, Clay, Limestone, Bauxite, Graphite and Granite.
Mining policies and practices Tamil Nadu are Industry friendly and pro-active.
The potential reserves of the various minerals, offer good business opportunities for investors.
Geology
Tamil Nadu represents an important high grade metamorphic terrain of global importance, Geologically divided into three zones viz, the Northern region and Southern region divided by a Central region.
Central Region
The Central region divides the North and South by a comparatively smaller East- West zone which is about 50 Km wide.
Northern Region
Northern region is occupied by the amphibolite facies terrain, which is the Southern extension of Dharwar craton.
Southern Region
Occurs to the south of the Palghat- Cauvery tectonic zone.
Major Minerals
Limestone:
For making lime, cement, chemicals, fertilizers and in metallurgical industries.