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Tungsten

Tungsten is a dense metal known for its high melting point. It is used in various applications, including light bulb filaments and cutting tools. The element has the chemical symbol W. Tungsten is essential in industries such as aerospace and electronics. Its unique properties make it valuable for manufacturing. The metal is also found in several minerals, primarily wolframite and scheelite.

Iron and Steel Industry

Vegetable oil is an important item of Indian food as it is the major source of fat. Vegetable oil industry of India can be divided into three broad...

 November 12, 2022

Mineral Resources 2

Silver is another precious metal produced in India. It is valued next only to gold for making ornaments due to its softness and attractive white colour. It had...

 November 11, 2022

Important Minerals of the World

Iron Ore Iron ore is the backbone of modern civilisation. It is the foundation of our basic industry. Today, iron ore is used all over the world. The...

 November 9, 2022

Mineral Resources

A mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with chemical and physical properties. Types of Minerals Normally two types of minerals are recognized: Metallic Minerals...

 November 9, 2022

NMDC to Resume Mining, Stabilize Iron Ore Prices in Karnataka

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) is preparing to recommence mining activities in the Donimalai area of Bellari district, Karnataka. This move is anticipated to increase the supply...

 October 6, 2019

Deep Ocean Mission (Samudrayaan)

The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a high-priority, multi-institutional, central sector mission-mode initiative under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It functions as a core scientific pillar supporting...

 June 2, 2019

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