This publication presenting the information on mineral production for 2011-12 is the 28th issue of the series 'Statistical Profiles of Minerals'. It provides a bird’s eye view of different aspects of all the minerals (except atomic, fuel and minor minerals) produced in the country, which fall under the purview of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 (MCDR 1988). The publication contains information on various parameters i.e. mineral reserves and its life index, number of mining leases, lease area, number of mines, production by captive and non-captive mines, public & private sector, A & B category, state and grade etc. Data on employment, stock, principal mines, domestic consumption and exports/imports by countries are also presented in the publication.