About Mining Market Center

The mineral industry constitutes an important segment of the national economy with India being highly endowed with vast mineral resources. India produces 89 minerals of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals. Coal, lignite, limestone, iron ore, bauxite, copper, lead and zinc are among the major minerals contributed by over 3100 mines located across the country.

India is the largest producer of mica in the world, while it ranks third in the production of coal, lignite & barites, and is also amongst the world's top producers of iron ore, bauxite, manganese ore and aluminium. While most of the production is contributed by Public Sector Undertakings & Government owned companies, several domestic and global players are also active with large amounts of international investments steadily being pumped into in this sector.

3M began as a mining company, a century ago – and even today, mining remains at the heart of our business. At 3M, we understand the specific needs of the mining sector and are constantly innovating to provide products and process know-how to help increase productivity & profitability, while protecting workers and the environment. 3M offers a broad product portfolio, extensive process expertise and committed technical service – to serve the Indian mining industry from exploration, to extraction, to the final refined product.