Geological Survey of India Discovers Gold Resources in Several Indian States
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has conducted G3 and G2 exploration for gold in several states in India, discovering gold resources in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Rajasthan.
Geological Survey of India Discovers Gold Resources in Several Indian States
NEW DELHI- The State-wise details of reserves/resources of gold in the country, as on 01.04.2020, are given in Annexure-I. Geological Survey of India (GSI) carried out G3 (preliminary stage) and G2 (general stage) exploration for gold during field season programs from 2015-16 to 2020-21 and has established resources in the States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan. The details are given in Annexure-II.
GSI handed over 5 nos. of resource-bearing geological reports on gold to the State Governments of Madhya Pradesh (2 nos.), Jharkhand (1 No.) and Karnataka (2 Nos.) for auctioning. After auction, the indicated resources may be upgraded to mineable reserve by successful bidders.
The likely date of extraction of gold and the amount of revenue likely to be generated will depend upon successful auction of the blocks.
Annexure-I
State-wise Reserves/Resources of Gold as on 1.4.2020
(In tonnes)
|
State |
Grade |
Reserves |
Remaining Resources |
Total Resources |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
Ore (Primary) |
3258100 |
12472898 |
15730998 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
5.30 |
41.87 |
47.17 |
|
|
Bihar |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
222884860 |
222884860 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
37.60 |
37.60 |
|
|
Chhattisgarh |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
4841033 |
4841033 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
5.51 |
5.51 |
|
|
Jharkhand |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
10076526.70 |
10076526.70 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
15.43 |
15.43 |
|
|
Karnataka |
Ore (Primary) |
20470000 |
82538505.51 |
103008505.51 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
87.46 |
163.71 |
251.17 |
|
|
Kerala |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
558460 |
558460 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
0.20 |
0.20 |
|
|
Ore (Placer) |
0 |
26121000 |
26121000 |
|
|
Metal (Placer) |
0 |
5.86 |
5.86 |
|
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
7692934 |
7692934 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
8.25 |
8.25 |
|
|
Maharashtra |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
1627000 |
1627000 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
3.64 |
3.64 |
|
|
Rajasthan |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
125913720 |
125913720 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
234.56 |
234.56 |
|
|
Tamil Nadu |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
67000 |
67000 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
13000000 |
13000000 |
|
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
2.08 |
2.08 |
|
West Bengal |
Ore (Primary) |
0 |
12833333 |
12833333 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
0 |
0.65 |
0.65 |
|
|
All India: Total |
Ore (Primary) |
23728100 |
494506270.2 |
518234370.2 |
|
Metal (Primary) |
92.76 |
514.5 |
607.26 |
|
|
Ore (Placer) |
0 |
26121000 |
26121000 |
|
|
Metal (Placer) |
0 |
5.86 |
5.86 |
Figures rounded off
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Details of resource on Gold augmented by GSI
|
Sl. No. |
Field Season |
State |
Block |
District |
UNFC Stage |
Resource in Million Tonne |
Grade |
|
1 |
2017-18 |
Maharashtra |
Ghanpur – Mudholi- West |
Gadchiroli & Chandrapur |
G3 |
0.11 |
0.82 g/t |
|
2 |
2016-17 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Chakariya |
Sidhi |
G2 |
0.13 |
1.32 g/t |
|
3 |
2016-17 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Imaliya |
Katni |
G2 |
0.35 |
1.13 g/t |
|
4 |
2018-19 |
Jharkhand |
Bhitardari |
East Singhbhum |
G3 |
340354.7 tonnes |
0.71 g/t |
|
5 |
2015-16 |
Karnataka |
Ajjanahalli-Block-G |
Tumkur |
G3 |
0.29 |
1.41 g/t |
|
6 |
2015-16 |
Karnataka |
Bangaragatti Central |
Dharwar |
G3 |
0.19 |
0.5 g/t |
|
7 |
2015-16 |
Karnataka |
Bangaragatti North |
Dharwar |
G3 |
0.17 |
0.5 g/t |
|
8 |
2015-16 |
Karnataka |
North of Maruthipura |
Haveri |
G3 |
0.06 |
0.64 g/t |
|
9 |
2015-16 |
Karnataka |
Ajjanahalli-Block-C |
Tumkur |
G2 |
0.70 |
2.47 g/t |
|
10 |
2017-18 |
Karnataka |
Ajjanahalli Block-E |
Tumkur |
G2 |
1.21 |
0.87 g/t |
|
11 |
2019-20 |
Karnataka |
Honnamardi |
Davangere |
G3 |
0.26 |
1.08g/t |
|
12 |
2019-20 |
Karnataka |
Lakkavanahalli |
Chitradurga |
G3 |
0.043 |
1.19g/t |
|
13 |
2019-20 |
Karnataka |
Machanur Central |
Raichur |
G2 |
0.35 |
0.4 g/t |
|
14 |
2015-16 |
Rajasthan |
Jagpura |
Banswara |
G2 |
0.97 |
1.07 g/t |
|
15 |
2015-16 |
Rajasthan |
Khera Main |
Alwar |
G2 |
3.61 |
0.77 g/t |
|
16 |
2017-18 |
Rajasthan |
Khera SE, Mundiyawas- Khera |
Alwar |
G2 |
0.16 |
0.66 g/t |
|
17 |
2017-18 2018-19 |
Rajasthan |
Mundiyawas |
Alwar |
G2 |
0.42 |
1.15 g/t |
|
18 |
2020-21 |
Rajasthan |
Jagpura North |
Banswara |
G3 |
1.50 |
1.93 pp |
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
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