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Systematic geological mapping and mineral exploration were done by the Nepal Bureau of Mines that was established in 1961 and Nepal Geological Survey that was established in 1967. These two organizations were combined in 1977 and renamed as Department of Mines and Geology (DMG). Mineral exploration activities were in peak during 1969 – 1984.
Sri Lanka's current annual production is 9,000 to 10,000 tons for two underground mines, one of which is Kahatagha and Bogala. History [ edit ] The existence of graphite in Sri Lanka has been known since 1675 when the Dutch governor , Rijckloff van Goens , mentions the existence of veins of 'potloop' in the hills and maritime provinces, in ...
Nepal–Sri Lanka relations refers to foreign relations between Nepal and Sri Lanka. [1] [2] They are both members of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Nepal–Sri Lanka relations were officially established on 1 July 1957.
Bogala Graphite Mine ( Sinhala: බොගල ග්රැෆයිට් පතල) is a graphite mine located near the village of Aruggammana in Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It is one of the largest graphite mines in Sri Lanka, with commercial mining at this location first commencing in 1847. Merenyagé Arnolis Fernando, born 12 ...
Eppawala ( Sinhala: එප්පාවල, Tamil: எப்பாவல) is a settlement and Grama Niladhari administrative division in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It forms part of the Thalawa Divisional Secretariat within the Anuradhapura District. It is situated around 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the ancient city of Anuradhapura and ...
kgraphite .lk. Kahatagaha Graphite Mine ( Sinhala: කහටගහ මිනිරන් පතල Kahatagaha Miniran Pathala) is a graphite mine located in the village of Kahatagaha in Dodangaslanda in Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It is one of the largest mines in Sri Lanka. Mining started in 1872, under a British owner and was ...
Kharidhunga mine. The Kharidhunga mine is one of the largest magnesium mines in Nepal and in the world. [1] The mine is located in the east of the country in the Janakpur Zone. [1] The mine has estimated reserves of 180 million tonnes of ore 88% magnesium. [1]
2,547 (2016) Website. maginternational.org. The Mines Advisory Group ( MAG) is a non-governmental organization that assists people affected by landmines, unexploded ordnance, and small arms and light weapons . MAG takes a humanitarian approach to landmine action. They focus on the impact of their work on local communities.