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Granite Raw Blocks from Leading Indian Granite Supplier – TAMIL NADU MINERALS LTD

Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd. (TAMIN) is a leading state government undertaking of Government of TamilNadu,  specializing in the exploration, mining, extraction, and marketing of high-quality industrial minerals. Founded in 1978, the company operates in the mining and minerals sector, with a primary focus on key minerals such as granite, Limestone, Vermiculite, Quartz & Feldspar, Silica sand, Graphite , Fire clay and Laterite. Headquartered in Chennai, India, TAMIN serves industries worldwide, providing essential materials for construction, energy, manufacturing, and more. History TAMIN was established in 1978 with the vision of becoming a trusted supplier of minerals for various industrial sectors. Over the years, the company has grown significantly, expanding its mining operations and diversifying its product offerings to include a wide range of minerals. Through strategic acquisitions and investments in advanced exploration technologies, TAMIN has established a strong presence in global markets in 1979. Operations and Exploration The company engages in both exploration and mining activities, with a particular focus on sustainable practices. TAMIN operates multiple mining sites globally, employing state-of-the-art technologies for mineral exploration and extraction. The company’s exploration teams use cutting-edge geophysical and geological survey methods to locate new mineral reserves, ensuring efficient and responsible resource management. Minerals and Products TAMIN is known for its diverse range of high-quality mineral products. The company primarily deals in:   Granite Granite is a durable and aesthetically appealing stone widely used in construction, architecture, and landscaping. TAMIN sources granite both Colour and Black, from its quarries located  in Ranipet, Metturdam, Villipuram , Trichy and Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu and providing polished slabs, tiles, and custom solutions for both commercial and residential projects. Black granite is concerned with physical characteristics such as colour, grain size, texture  and its value increases if the material is more fine grained with uniform texture and colour background. The commercial varieties of coloured granites Paradiso, Red wave, Fox brown and Imperid , which are found in districts of Krishnagiri, Villipuram  of  TAMIN’s Quarries,  have  rated among the best in the world. TAMIN has customers base in Europe, Middle East, Japan, and China parallelly, a sizeable market exists for various finished and semi-finished granite products like Dimensional blocks, Random Building Slabs, Wall Panels, and Monuments in Australia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Holland, and USA, and Germany. Are you looking for high-quality granite, graphite, limestone, quartz, or other minerals? Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business and project needs at https://tamingranites.com or you may visit to https://tntenders.gov.in and https://mstcecommerce.com portal for current offers.

MINING & QUARRING INDUSTRIES OF GRANITE IN INDIA

Granite is one of emerging industries of India. According to estimate India has over 197 billion tons of granite reserves and more than 100 types of colours and varieties of granites are available in India. Because of its uniform texture and hardness, Granite is preferred for external use. Granite does not need re-polishing once it is polished.  The Granular formation and compactness of Granite make it non-porous and non absorbent hence more hygienic for the use in kitchen, washrooms and other water exposed areas. Availability of high quality granite reserves in India in great quantities and the demand of its products in the export market in European Union countries , Asian countries etc make this sector highly attractive. Granites in Tamil Nadu, India Granite quarrying in India was endowed by Tamil Nadu in 1970’s. The state is known with vast resources of granite of different colours and shades. Black Granite deposits of export quality are located mainly in the districts of Dharmapuri, Villupuram, Salem,  Vellore, Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai. Coloured Granites in the shades of pink, grey, green, white of commercial value are found in the districts of Salem, Villupuram, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Karur, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Madurai, Pudukkottai, Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar. The commercial varieties of coloured granites are Hawks Eye, Dekotta, Fox Brown, Kashmir White, Paradiso, Colombo Zubrana, Tiger Skin, Honey Dew and  Red Wave. These Granites are exported to European and Middle East countries and fetches substantial foreign exchange. Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited (TAMIN) , a state government undertaking of Tamil Nadu government is one of leading Supplier, Manufacturer, Exporter black and colour Granite in India – Raw Granite block with High Aspect is available in custom-built Size, export oriented granite processing unit at Melur, processing 2 & 3 cm building slabs of Colombo Jubrana, Red wave, Paradiso and also processing new colour varieties. TAMIN was established in 1978 and believes in sustainable mining and known for ethical practices. Keeping go-green approach in mind , TAMIN rapidly moving towards renewable energy sources. TAMIN sources granite both colour and black  from its quarries in Ranipet, Metturdam, Villipuram , Trichy and Krishnagiri  districts of TAMIL NADU. The coloured granites Paradiso, red wave, Imp. brown, which are found in districts of Krishnagiri, Salem, Villipuram  in  TAMIN’s Quarry,  have  rated among the best in the world. TAMIN has customers base in Europe, Middle East, Japan, and China parallelly, a sizeable market exists for various finished and semi-finished granite products like Dimensional, Calibrated Tiles, Random Building Slabs, Wall Panels, and Monuments in Australia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Holland, and USA, and Germany. Current Tenders: # Dimensional colour granite blocks Sized Super-Size- 280 cm x 180 cm (Gross) & above  ii. First size – 240 cm x 120 cm (Gross) above but below 280 cm x 180 cm iii. Second size – 180 cm x 60 cm (Gross) above but below 240 cm x 120 cm  iv. Third size – 180 cm x 60 cm (Gross)below Commercial Name : Dekotta District : Krishnagiri Please visit https://tntenders.gov.in for further details # Dimensional black granite blocks Monumental size (Black granite blocks from the quarry): i. Blocks having a net volume of 0.250 – 0.499 cbm  ii. Blocks having a net volume of 0.500 –0.999 cbm iii. Blocks having a net volume of 1 to 1.499 cbm iv. Blocks having a net volume of 1.500 cbm& up  iv. Blocks having 200cm x 100cm (Gross) & above but below 240cm x 120cm Are you looking for high-quality granite ? Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business and projects , reach us at https://tamingranites.com

MD Inspection – Beach Sand Mineral, Kuthiraimozhi Teri Deposit, Thoothukudi District

Director(Projects) CMRL Visit – Melur Factory on 07/02/2025

IREL – TAMIN

IREL TAMIN LIMITED is a Public Limited Company, joint venture between IREL and TAMIN, incorporated under the Companies Act as a Company limited by shares with Corporate Identification Number U07299TN2024PLC171477 and registration number 171477. Appointment of first directors of the company was done on 28-06-2024. 1st meeting of Board of Directors of IREL and TAMIN was conducted on 24-07-2024. Appointed Thiru. Arun Kumar Mohapatra as the Project Director for IREL TAMIN .