Mineral Resources
Wayamba Province is also rich with several types of mineral deposits. These include,
- Silica Sand - The best known silica sand deposits are found in the Marawila, Madampe and Nattandiya areas of the province.
- Miocene Limestone - The largest deposits of Miocene limestone are found in the north western coastal belt near Puttalam. The limestones are used for cement manufcturing.
- Graphite (Bogala, Kahatagaha and Dodamgaslanda Graphite mines)
- Mica
- Beach mineral sands including ilmenite
- Clay
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