What is Jharkhand\'s approximate iron ore reserve in lakh tonnes?

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Jharkhand holds about 4600 lakh tonnes of iron ore reserves. This data aligns with the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) 2013 report. The state possesses 26% of India\'s total iron ore reserves. The primary type of iron ore found is hematite. Singhbhum district\'s Chiria mine holds one of the world\'s largest hematite deposits. Reserve estimates differ from production figures, which report annual extraction, not total reserves.

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4600 Jharkhand holds about 4600 lakh tonnes of iron ore reserves. This data aligns with the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) 2013 report. The state possesses 26% of India\'s total iron ore reserves. The primary type of iron ore found is hematite. Singhbhum district\'s Chiria mine holds one of the world\'s largest hematite deposits. Reserve estimates differ from production figures, which report annual extraction, not total reserves.

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