North Korea possesses significant deposits of non-metallic minerals, yet the processing industry often relies on legacy equipment. The demand for activated carbon has risen sharply due to the need for industrial wastewater treatment in mining hubs like Hamhung.
The regional climate, characterized by harsh winters, impacts the storage and application of clay bentonite, requiring specific stabilization techniques to maintain viscosity and performance in drilling and sealing operations.
Currently, there is a strategic shift towards enhancing the purity of mica pigment powder for domestic construction and coatings, moving away from raw ore exports toward value-added refined products.





