Industrial Minerals

Myanmar has abundant industrial minerals, essential for construction, manufacturing, and technology.

Limestone

Bago Region, Sagaing, and Shan State have vast reserves of limestone, which is crucial for cement production and construction industries.

Kaolin

Deposits in Mandalay and Mon State are important for porcelain and ceramic production.

Sagaing and Mandalay are home to valuable marble used for construction and decoration.

Marble

Graphite

Kachin State and Shan State have deposits of graphite, a key material in batteries, lubricants, and steel production.

Barite

Myanmar's barite deposits, primarily in Kachin State, are used in the oil and gas industry.

Gypsum

Gypsum is found in Sagaing and Magway regions, used in plaster and cement production.

Mica

Mica deposits in Kachin State and Shan State are used in electronics for insulation, in cosmetics for shimmer, and in construction for heat resistance.