Types Of Natural Resources In Sikkim. The temperate forests a bit above are comprised of maple birch oak and chestnuts. Only a fraction of sikkim s mineral resources are commercially exploited.
However it is quite rich in potassium. Types of minerals 6. Natural resources of sikkim 1.
The state also has deposits of other minerals including coal graphite and limestone.
The ores of copper are widespread in sikkim and are in the daling beds. The hydroelectric potential of sikkim s tista river system is considerable. Dependent on the natural forest resources such as fuel wood for the source of energy and fodder medicinal plants herbs for their own consumption. Copper lead and zinc are mined in sikkim.
