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MINERAL RESOURCES IN BATSARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMITTEE SET UP BY THE KATSINA STATE GOVERNOR BARRISTER IBRAHIM SHEHU SHEMA FOR THE PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE.
1. KAOLIN : - Kaolin is a versatile industrial material of wide application it is an inert and soft industrial mineral produced by the alteration of aluminous silicates, particularly of alkali-feldspar which is caused by either weathering or hydrothermal action.
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Quantity |
Large quantity |
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Uses/Application |
The unique properties of Kaolin have given it preference over other non-metallic minerals in many industries as follows: Paints, Chemicals, refractory’s, Ceramics, Pharmaceuticals industries, Paper, Rubber and Plastic, Suspending agent, fertilizer, Crayons etc. |
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Work done |
RMRDC and KTSG has established a pharmaceuticals grade Plant at Kankara also KTSG and Private investors has established a Ceramic Grade Plant at Dutsin-ma. |
2. MICA (MUSCOUVITE): - It is widely distributed in igneous rock.
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Quantity |
Large quantity identified |
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Quality |
Very good sheets of both transparent and black mica available. |
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Uses/Application |
Electrical insulation, electronic U tubes, Capacitors, Pressing iron elements, Paper coatings, wet ground mica is used for reinforce solvent and aqueous system paints or increased weather ability, durability, greater resistance to moisture and atmospheric corrosion, used also as a mould lubricant in molded rubber products and in wall paper finishes, dry powder used in fire extinguishers, in oil well drilling mud etc. |
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Work done |
Survey conducted. |
3. QUARTZ :- Pure while, Smoky, Rose, Milky, expensive, Amherst were all identified in the State.
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Quantity |
Appreciable quantity can be sourced. |
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Uses/Application |
For decorative purposes. |
4. GOLD: -
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Quantity/Quantity |
Not fully ascertained |
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Work done |
Planning done at Bakori by GSD, NMC Investigated some schist belt. |
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES IN BATSARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMITTEE SET UP BY THE KATSINA STATE GOVERNOR BARRISTER IBRAHIM SHEHU SHEMA FOR THE PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE.
The local government is traditionally an agricultural area both rainy and dry season farming is practiced in the Area. The industrial potential for Agriculture resources includes the following:
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SORGHUM/MILLET |
Used as food, production of baby foods, corn flakes, sorghum malt, extracted for used in confectioneries, production of livestock feeds, starch production for textiles and pharmaceuticals industries, stalk used in the production of saw dust cement floor tiles. |
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QUANTITY |
Extremely large quantity is produced in the Local Government. |
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GROUND NUT |
Used in the production of ground nut oil, butter, livestock feeds, ceiling particle board from pulverized ground nut shells, also used in confectioneries. |
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QUANTITY |
An estimate of 204,691 tones per annum in the State. |
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HIDES AND SKINS |
Used in leather industries, edibles, pharmaceuticals industries, emulsifiers and gelatins. |
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QUANTITY |
Very large quantity. |
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RED SORREL RUMX ACCETOSA (SOBORODO) |
Used as food in a beverages. |
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QUANTITY |
Large quantity |
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ACACIA NILOTICA (BAGARUWA) |
Used in the production of chemicals for processing leather, pharmaceuticals industries, wood industries, food industries etc. |
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QUANTITY |
Found in a commercial quantity. |
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CASTOR SEED |
Used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, varnishes lacquers, printing inks, tanning, textiles, paints etc. |
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QUANTITY |
Very large, found in the area. |
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