The mineral production in the country recorded 7.5 per cent growth in June this year. The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for June 2022 was at 113.4, which is 7.5 per cent higher as compared to the level in June last year. As per the provisional figures of Indian Bureau of Mines , the cumulative growth for the period April to June, 2022-23 over the corresponding period of the previous year has increased by 9 per cent. The production of important minerals showing positive growth during June this year over June last year include, Diamond, Gold, Phosphorite, Coal, Lignite, Zinc, Manganese ore and Natural Gas. The production of other important minerals showing negative growth include, Petroleum crude, Copper and Iron Ore.
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