After Jonnagiri, Andhra Pradesh set to auction a promising gold block in Chittoor
The Andhra Pradesh government is initiating a new auction for the Chigargunta-Bisanatham gold block, a high-grade mineral deposit in the Kolar Schist Belt. This follows the recent launch of operations at the Jonnagiri gold mine, signaling a push to expand the state's mining sector.
Why it matters
This development highlights India's efforts to revitalize domestic gold production and attract investment to historically significant mining regions.
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to launch a fresh auction process for the Chigargunta-Bisanatham gold block in Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, a mineral-rich tract considered one of the country’s most promising gold-bearing areas for its high-grade deposits and key location within the historic Kolar Schist Belt.
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