Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited (TANMAG) (Tamil: தமிழ் நாடு வெள்ளைக்கல் நிறுவனம்) is a state-government undertaking of Government of Tamil Nadu located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is mining & processing magnesite minerals in Salem Region.[1]
Government of Tamilnadu formed TAMILNADU MAGNESITE LIMITED popularly known as TANMAG in January 1979. Company produce Dead Burnt Magnesite, Lightly Calcined Magnesite from raw Magnesite.[2]
Company own captive mine and two factories to produce DBM and LCM of various grades.
Objectives
TANMAG company have various objectives, that are listed below:[3]
- Usage of mineral wealth for industrial growth
- Promotion of Socio-economic development
- Environment protection
- Maximum usage of mineral for various product
Process of winning of Raw Magnesite involves
- Selection and preparation of Site
- Drilling
- Blasting
- Picking, dressing, sorting and stacking
- Removal of reject to spoil bank
TANMAG Products
- Lightly Calcined Magnesite
- Dead Burnt Magnesite
- Dunite
- Raw Magnesite (Slaty & Dust)
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