Mineral Resources & Their Exploitation

Jaisalmer district has very precious mineral deposits. The following Minerals are available in abundance in the district:

Mineral Name	Places where available
Lime Stone	Kuiala Belt -Sanu, Khinya-Khinvsar,Tulsi Ram Ki Dhani,Parewar,San,Khuri,Pithla
Gypsum	Mohangarh,Falsoond,Nokh,Chinnu,Nachana
Yellow Marble	Habur,Amer Sagar,Sipla,Mool Sagar
Sand Stone	Jethwai,Baramsar,Dhaua,Barabagh
Granite	Lakha,Bhadali,Mehron ki Dhani,Kohra,Sankra,Sanwada
Dolomite	Chacha
Rock Phosphate	Birmania
Silicious Earth	Kapooria,Mandwa
Jasper	Lawan
Bentonite	Kapooria
Masonary Stone	Baramsar,Badabag,Dhaua,Purohitsar,Didaniya

Government Departments/Corporations working in the district

• Geology wing-Superintending Geologists, Jaisalmer.
• Mining wing-Assistant mining Engineer, Jaisalmer.
• Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd., Sanu (A Govt. of Rajasthan Enterprise).
• Rajasthan State Mineral Development corporation Ltd. ( A Govt. of Rajasthan Undertaking).

Khuiala limestone belt is the most important belt of this area containing high grade (S.M.S.) limestone at the top and cement grade limestone at depth. The entire Jaisalmer District has been reserved for exploration of S.M.S. grade & cement grade limestone by the state Govt. At present RSMM Ltd. And RSMDC are exploiting limestone at Sanu, near Ramgarh. The mining wing performs the regulatory and administrative duties.

Type	Name of Minerals
Major Minerals	Limestone
	Silicious Earth
	Rock Phosphate
	Dolomite
	Jesper
	Yellow Clay
	Ball Clay
Minor Minerals	Marble
	Masonary Stone
	Lime Stone (Flooring)
	Granite