State Gears Up for First-Ever Gold Mining Auction Amid Promising Deposits Across Multiple Districts
India’s Eastern State Hits Jackpot! Massive Gold Reserves Found Across Multiple Districts; First-Ever Mine Auction Soon
Multiple gold mines were discovered across Odisha, including Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Angul, and Koraput districts. The state is set to auction its first gold mine in Deogarh. Ongoing exploration in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj further strengthens Odisha’s mining potential.
Odisha is set to emerge as a major gold mining hub, with extensive deposits discovered across multiple districts. Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena confirmed these findings in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday, highlighting the state’s growing mineral wealth and its potential economic impact.
Significant gold reserves have been identified in Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Angul, and Koraput, Odisha TV report said. Initial surveys further indicate the presence of gold mines in Malkangiri, Sambalpur, and Boudh districts. These discoveries place Odisha among India’s key gold-rich regions.
In Mayurbhanj, ongoing exploration covers Jashipur, Suriaguda, Ruaansi, Idelkucha, Maredihi, Suleipat, and Badampahad. Earlier, the Adasa-Rampalli area in Deogarh revealed gold deposits during a Geological Survey of India (GSI) G-2 level exploration for copper. Gold exploration is also advancing in the Gopur-Gazipur, Mankadchuan, Saleikana, and Dimirimunda areas of Keonjhar district.
Odisha’s First Gold Mine Auction
In a landmark move, Odisha is preparing to auction its first gold mining block in Deogarh. This marks a historic milestone for the state’s mineral sector. The GSI and Odisha Mining Corporation are conducting further investigations in Keonjhar’s Mankadchuan, Saleikana, and Dimirimunda for gold extraction potential. Technical committees will review final exploration reports before initiating commercialization efforts.
Future Exploration Plans
Preliminary surveys are underway in Mayurbhanj’s Jashipur, Suriaguda, and Badampahad regions, while GSI is conducting copper-gold exploration in Deogarh’s Jaladihi area, with results expected by 2025. The Keonjhar region’s Gopur-Gazipur deposits await quantity assessments before moving towards auction.
The discovery of gold in Odisha has the potential to transform the state’s economy, attract investments, and create new employment opportunities. With auctions and further exploration on the horizon, Odisha could soon become a key player in India’s gold mining industry.
