Nepal Minerals Atlas
Explore Nepal's mineral wealth, mines, and reserves
Iron Ore
Nepal has significant iron ore deposits primarily in western hilly regions.
Copper
Copper deposits found in metamorphic rocks of the higher Himalayan ranges.
Zinc & Lead
Polymetallic deposits with commercial potential in Ganesh Himal area.
Gold
Alluvial gold found in riverbeds; small deposits in granite belts.
Cobalt
Strategic metal found in association with iron-titanium deposits.
Nickel
Nickel occurrences in ultramafic rocks of the Ophiolite belt.
Limestone
Abundant limestone deposits throughout Nepal; key raw material for cement.
Talc & Magnesite
High-grade talc and magnesite deposits in metamorphic terranes.
Phosphorite
Phosphate deposits critical for agriculture in Baitadi and Dang areas.
Ruby & Sapphire
World-class rubies from Chumar, Ganesh Himal, and Mystic Valley.
Tourmaline
Colored tourmaline from pegmatite deposits in higher Himalayas.
Aquamarine
High-quality aquamarine found in Ganesh Himal pegmatites.
Kyanite
Industrial and gem-grade kyanite in schist belts of Mustang.
Mica
Muscovite and biotite mica with industrial applications.
Graphite
Flake graphite found in metamorphic units of Dadeldhura region.
Coal (Lignite)
Low-grade lignite deposits in Dang valley and Tansen-Butwal corridor.
Petroleum
Potential hydrocarbons in Terai sedimentary basins under exploration.