By John Lee.
The Iraq Geological Survey, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has started new exploration projects for limestone and gypsum reserves in Anbar and Nineveh provinces, respectively.
In Abu Safia, Anbar, teams are searching for limestone deposits essential for cement production, while in Al-Salamiyah, Nineveh, efforts are focused on uncovering borcelanite (gypsum), a key material for various industrial applications.
These initiatives are part of the agency's investment strategy to diversify Iraq's mineral resources and foster new industrial projects, supporting broader economic growth.
(Source: Ministry of Industry)
Its “porcellanite” not “borcelanite”, and it’s not “gypsum” (CaSO4.2H2O). porcellanite is mostly silicious rock with clay and calcite as impurities.