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Which mineral resources are found in Nagaland?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

Nagaland possesses a variety of mineral resources, though their current extraction is limited. The state contains deposits of:

  • Chromium
  • Nickel
  • Cobalt
  • Iron ore
  • Limestone
  • Coal (specifically low-grade deposits, which are currently being mined)1

Additionally, there is evidence of petroleum reserves in the region. Boreholes in the Wokha district have yielded oil, and oil seepages identified in the Dikhu valley near the border of Assam suggest the presence of further exploitable reserves.1