Aug. 9, 2010 - Mr BK Handique Indian minister of mines said that as per available information, Bauxite, Copper, Dolomite, Felspar, Fireclay, Gold, Graphite, Iron ore, Kaolin, Kyanite, Laterite, Limestone, Manganese ore, Pyrophyllite, Pyroxenite, Quartz, Quartzite and Silica sand minerals are being produced in Jharkhand and the contribution of State of Jharkhand in total value of mineral production of India was 9%during 2008-09.