This story is from February 21, 2020

Gold deposits found in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra

UP govt plans to auction over 3000 tonnes of gold reserved in Sonbhadra mine
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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.
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