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Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Limited

Government of Chhattisgarh Undertaking

Cassiterite

Cassiterite (Tin Ore)

Mineral Category: Metallic mineral

Overview: Cassiterite is the chief ore of tin (SnO₂) and the most important commercial source of tin metal. It is a heavy oxide mineral typically found in placer deposits and hydrothermal veins, valued for its high tin content and ease of beneficiation.

Key Uses & Industries Served:

  • Electronics industry (solder, circuit boards)
  • Packaging industry (tin plating of steel for food cans)
  • Chemical industry (tin compounds and alloys)
  • Automotive and engineering alloys (bronze, specialty alloys)

Importance to Infrastructure / Economy: Cassiterite is critical for supplying tin, a strategic metal essential for electronics, packaging, and advanced manufacturing. Its downstream applications support industrial production, digital infrastructure, and value-added manufacturing, contributing to technological development and economic diversification.
CMDC is one of the few miners of tin in the country. It operates 5 mines and processing centre at Jagdalpur in joint venture with M/S Precious Minerals & Smelting Limited (PMSL) and 5 tin collection centres for tribals. This highlights CMDC’s commitment toward social and financial upliftment of the local communities.

Projects Overview:

Chhattisgarh is the only state in India producing primary tin ore, and CMDC plays a pioneering role in the exploration and development of tin resources. The corporation holds multiple tin deposits. Tin is collected from tribal communities through the following collection centers: Padapur (Bacheli), Katekalyan, Chikpal, Nama, Tongpal, and Chitalnar.

  • Kikirpal, Sukma District
    Lease Area: 11.541 Ha | Geological Reserves: 268.352 tonnes | PRC: 10 TPA
  • Badebacheli Block–I, Dantewada District
    Lease Area: 7.73 Ha | Geological Reserves: 904.5 tonnes | PRC: 125 TPA
  • Parcheli, Dantewada District
    Lease Area: 7.55 Ha | Geological Reserves: 52.45 tonnes | PRC: 5 TPA
  • Badebacheli Block–III, Dantewada District
    Lease Area: 36.06 Ha | Geological Reserves: 1,211 tonnes | PRC: 50 TPA
  • Badebacheli Block–IV, Dantewada District
    Lease Area: 17.087 Ha | Geological Reserves: 1,942.36 tonnes | PRC: 20 TPA

These deposits contribute to India’s indigenous tin production and support downstream metallurgical and electronic industries.