Location
Khetri Copper Belt is located in Jhunjhunu district
Lies in the north-eastern Aravalli Range
Extends into parts of Sikar district
2. Importance
Khetri is the most important copper mining area of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a leading copper-producing state in India
Copper from Khetri is used in:
Electrical industry
Alloys (brass, bronze)
Coins & machinery
3. Copper Ores Found
Chalcopyrite – main ore
Bornite
Chalcocite
Malachite (secondary ore)
