DISTRIBUTION OF MINERALS

  The mountainous , hill and tarai regions have varied geological structure . Thus , various type s of minerals are found in Nepal . The above map shows the distribution of about 30 different types of minerals .Most of the minerals are concerntrated in the hills areas of the central and western development regions . Among various minerals, copper ,magnesita,iron, lead and mica are comman minerals found in different parts of the country .Beside , these  gold is found in llam and in kathmandu .Similarly, coal is found in the western and estern terai. There are several other prospective areas  where different types of minerals coold be found .

   

    These minerals are of limited use for industrial purpose so far. Limestone and marble are  explored to some extent for industries. But there is very limited survey , research and studies and it has still not been able to explore the condition of those minerals.