*LUCKNOW*: Geological Survey of India hints at massive discovery of”Goldmines” in the country.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Uttar Pradesh Directorate ofGeology and Mining has found gold deposits found in Sonbhadra district ofthe state. According to reports, the gold deposits have been found at twoplaces – Sonpahadi and Hardi field.
The GSI has estimated gold deposits of 2700 tonnes in Sonpahadi while 650tonnes in Hardi. Sharing more information, KK Rai, District Mining Officer,said the state’s mining department has formed a seven-member team thatvisited Sonbhadra on Thursday.
The team will map the goldmine area and will conduct geo-tagging. Officialssay that the mineral-rich mines of Sonbhadra are easy to dig due to theirgeographical position.
The mines are mostly situated on hillock, which makes them easy to mine.
The government will start the auction process as soon as compensationpayout and necessary clearance are granted, the officials say.
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Apart from gold, officials are also exploring the possibility of rareminerals like uranium in the area. Bundelkhand and Vindhyan districts of UPare rich in minerals like gold, diamond, platinum, limestone, granite,phosphate, quartz, and China clay.
The exploration of the vast goldmines and other minerals will give a bigboost to the state’s revenue.
Apart from providing both skilled and unskilled jobs, this will also leadto the much-needed development of the backward regions of these twodistricts of UP.
