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Odisha is emerging on the country's mineral map as a fresh hub for gold exploration, with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirming significant reserves across several districts.
According to findings placed before the state assembly by Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, confirmed deposits have been identified in Deogarh's Adasa-Rampalli region, Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Keonjhar, Angul, and Koraput. Early-stage exploration is also underway in Mayurbhanj, Malkangiri, Sambalpur, and Boudh.
While the government has not disclosed official estimates, geologists suggest Odisha could be sitting on 10 to 20 metric tonnes of rese...