THE MINERAL RESOURCES OF TIBET The mineral resources of Tibet are exceptional (the largest uranium reserve of the world). 94 kinds of different minerals were discovered in 1.719 sites, including 39 containing impressive reserves. read more
Except for the economic plants in use of making fabrics, spices, food and paper, etc, Tibet has one of the greatest resources of medicinal herbs, which number up to 1,000, including 300 kinds of rare Tibetan herbs such as cordyceps, ganodermas and snow lotuses. read more
Some examples of natural resources would be oil, timber, and water, as well as a variety of minerals, metals and ores like salt, coal, and metals like gold, iron, aluminum. Water in a high lake is a natural resource. read more
Natural Resources The diversity of geographic features makes Tibet not only a natural park rich with various kinds of fauna and flora, but amazingly blessed by vast mineral, hydro, solar and geothermal energy resources. read more