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Copper
It has been found through survey that copper is found in different places of Nepal.
Makwanpur, Tanahu, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Ilam, Taplejung and Sindhupalchowk are some
the places in Nepal where copper is said to be found. Copper is used for making utensils,
electric gadgets, electric wire and so on.

Lead
Lead is one of the important minerals found in Nepal. It has been found in Makwanpur,
Baglung, Rasuwa, Kathmandu, Baitadi and Nuwakot districts on Nepal.

Limestone
Limestone is found in Chovar of Kathmandu, Godawari of Lalitpur and Bhaise of
Makwanpur. It is used as raw material in cement factory.

Fig: 21
Lead Limestone

Magnesite
It is an important non- metallic mineral which is mainly found in Dolakha and Udayapur
districts of Nepal.

Fig: 22
Magnesite Coal Zinc

Coal
Coal is found in inner part of chure range. It is commonly found in Dang, Kailali, Salyan,
Kanchanpur, Chitwan district and in some places of Kathmandu valley.

Zinc
It is mainly found in Kathmandu, Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk districts.

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