Bhubaneswar: Gold deposits have been found in two districts of Odisha and one of the mineral blocks will be auctioned by the Central government, the state Assembly was informed on Thursday.
This information was shared by Steel & Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena while answering a question BJD MLA Aswini Kumar Patra. He said the gold deposits have been found at Adas and Gopur localities in Deogarh and Keonjhar districts respectively.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), which conducted research at the G-2 level in Adas area of Deogarh district, has found gold, nickel, silver and graphite minerals along with copper.
Noting that nickel and graphite are considered critical minerals, he said the auction process of this block is proposed to be carried out by the Ministry of Mines.
Similarly, the search for gold deposit at G-3 level has been completed in Gopur area of Keonjhar district. During 2024-25, the G-2 investigation is underway in the Jaladihi area of the same block. Action will be taken on the recommendation of the technical committee after the investigating agencies submit the final report, the Minister added.
