Rare Earth Minerals and its usage

A mineral that contains one or more rare earth elements as major metal constituents is known as Rare Earth Mineral or Rare Earth Elements (REE). These elements are a set of seventeen chemical elements. These rare earth elements occur together in the periodic table. These minerals are found in the earth’s crust and are extensively used in consumer products.

These minerals are further categorized into two types :

1. Light Rare Earth Minerals and

2. Heavy Rare Earth Minerals.

In India, VV Mineral is one of amongst the largest Manufacturer and Exporter of Garnet & Ilmenite. Globally, VV Mineral is poised to rise to the number one position. VV Mineral is the first private Ilmenite Exporter in India.

These minerals are used in manufacturing various consumer products i.e. Electronic Devices, Clean Technologies, Defence, Advanced Communications and Healthcare. Rare earth elements are crucial to maintaining our current lifestyle and economy as well as build a strong and sustainable future. 

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VV Mineral: India's Largest Mining, Manufacturer and Exporter of Garnet

VV Mineral is a company based in Tamil Nadu; they mainly deal with mining manufacturing and export of heavy minerals such as Zircon, Rutile, Ilmenite and Garnet. The mineral rich beach sands of Tamil Nadu are highly valuable for the manufacture of these four minerals. They contribute greatly to the economic needs of the state. And, also allow Indian industries to collaborate with a global network adding to the profits of our nation.

V.V. Mineral, India has an annual output of 150,000 Metric Tons of Garnet Abrasives. Providing the best quality garnet abrasives in the world, V.V. Mineral have achieved large market share in Europe, Middle East, East Asia, Australia and USA.
 

The garnet abrasive supplied by VV Minerals is used for sand blasting, water jet cutting, surface preparation and in making other industrial products such as garnet sand paper.

For the last nine years, VVM has been winning the ‘Number 1 Garnet Exporter’ award, presented by Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Presently holding the number one position for export of garnet in India, and 2nd on the global front, VV Mineral strives to be in the top position in the world in the coming years.