Odisha strikes gold, around 1.5 tonne discovered in Mayurbhanj

In encouraging news for Odisha amid soaring gold prices, nearly one and a half tonnes of gold have been identified at the Kanjia gold mine in Mayurbhanj district. According to official figures, 1,462 kilograms and 730 grams of gold have been estimated at the Madansahi site following a G-2 level survey conducted by the Geological Survey of India.

The Odisha Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena disclosed the findings in a written reply in the Odisha State Assembly on Thursday.

Exploration Underway in Other Districts

Gold-bearing ore has also been traced in the Adas-Rampalli area of Deogarh district and the Gopur-Jaldihi area of Keonjhar district, where exploration activities are currently underway.

Additionally, preliminary explorations carried out by the Odisha Mining Corporation at various stages have indicated the presence of gold deposits in several other districts across the state.

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A Promising Outlook

The findings signal strong mineral potential for Odisha at a time when gold prices continue to surge. With nearly one and a half tonnes of gold identified in Mayurbhanj and further traces detected in Deogarh and Keonjhar, the state’s resource base appears increasingly promising. 

As exploration work progresses in the identified regions and additional assessments are carried out, these discoveries could pave the way for future mining prospects and economic opportunities. 

The latest revelations underscore Odisha’s growing significance on the country’s mineral map, offering renewed optimism about its untapped natural wealth.