SONBHADRA: Gold deposits were found in
Sonbhadra district by the
Geological Survey of India and
Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Geology and
Mining.
"The government is thinking of putting these deposits on lease for mining, for which survey is being done. Gold deposits are found at two places -
Sonpahadi and
Hardi field. GSI estimated gold deposits of 2700 tonnes in Sonpahadi while 650 tonnes in Hardi filed,"
KK Rai, District Mining Officer told ANI.
The administration has continued the 7-member team for auction of blocks through
e-tendering.