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2.16 MINING SECTOR
The geological surveys conducted by Department of Mines and Geology, Government of
Nepal, revealed the possibility of major metallic and industrial mineral deposits, but a poor
infrastructure and lack of a skilled work force inhibited further development of the mineral
industry. Broadly, the mineral and query products range from Metallic, nonmetallic,
Gemstone, decorative and dimension stones, construction minerals and fuel minerals. The
average annual yields of minerals are shown in the Figure 2.27. The figure shows the profile
of revenue created by production of Minerals. It is found that limestone, marble, coal and
talk stone have rendered more income in this sector.
2.17 TRADE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SECTOR
2.17.1 BANK DENSITY
The map in Figure 2.28 shows the density of bank in each district per 1000 of population. The highest
bank density is in Kathmandu which is 3.76 banks per 1000 population (ICIMOD and CBS, 2003a). The
graph in Figure 2.28 shows the average of bank density in geo-development region. The highest density
is in the central region and the lowest is in far-western region.
Average Total Price of Minerals
Average Price(0,000 NRS)
Marble Slab cut
Marble Craggy
4488
Red clay
100000
10000
589
1000
Limestone(chemical grade)
Kynite(a)
Marble Chips
132
47
100
10
13
22
186
Kynite(b)
Marble Aggregate
1074
1
66
Tourmaline
10
2
5
60
mestone(cement grade) 31880
Quartz crystal (a)
Lignite
1484
1124
Quartz crystal (b)
Coal(Sub.bitu.)
Salt
Figure 2.28. Map show bank density per 1000 population (Source: (ICIMOD and CBS, 2003a))
Talc
Figure 2.27. Average total price of minerals (Source: (DMG, 2009))
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