GMDC-Kadipani | production, open-pit mine

India / Gujarat / Kavant / Kadipani, Dist. Chhota Udepur
 production, open-pit mine
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Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation(GMDC):

As much as 11 million tonnes of low grade(20% of CaF2) is available in the hills of Ambadunger. Low grade ore is extracted in the open pit mine and is upgraded, through froth-flotation process, in a 500 tpd beneficiation plant to produce 96% CaF2 Acid Grade and 90% Caf2 Metallurgical Grade.

1. Acid Grade Fluorspar >96% caF2
Used in manufacture of : Aluminium fluoride,
synthetic Cryolite, Anhydrous HF, Fluorine chemicals.
2. Metallurgical Grade Fluorspar >85% caF2
Used as most powerful flux for melting and refining of steel in integrated Steel plants and Foundries.
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Coordinates:   22°0'39"N   74°5'31"E
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