SAND MINING
The market is segmented on the basis of type into:
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- Manufactured Sand
- Others
In terms of application the market is segregated into:
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Residential
- Infrastructure
The regional markets for sand in India can be divided into Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana, among others.
Source: https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/india-sand-market
Extraction Process
quartz mining
QUARTZ MINING
- Drilling and Blasting: This is a preliminary step to loosen the quartz-rich rocks.
- Excavation: Heavy machinery such as excavators and backhoes are employed to remove the loosened material.
- Transportation: The extracted material is then transported to the processing area.
Processing of Quartz
- Crushing and Washing: The extracted quartz is crushed into smaller pieces and washed to remove impurities.
- Sorting and Grading: After crushing, quartz is sorted by size and quality, which determines its suitability for different industrial needs.
POLICY
Under Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) for 2015-
2020, the imports of silica sands processed (white),
processed (brown) and other will subject to Plant
Quarantine (Regulation of imports into India) Order,Quartz (lump & powder), quartzite (lump &
powder) and flint are free as per Import Policy 2015-The export of silica sand processed (white),
processed (brown) and other is permitted under
licence. However, the exports of river sand to
Maldives under bilateral agreements between
Government of India and Government of the
Republic of Maldives are permitted, subject to ‘No
Objection Certificate’ by CAPEXIL within the annual
ceiling of 2 lakh tonnes for the years 2019-2