Bihar Identifies Rs 21,000 Crore Mineral Reserves with Plans for Commercial Mining
Bihar has identified mineral reserves worth over Rs 21,000 crore across districts including Rohtas, Jamui, Gaya, and Jehanabad through geological surveys conducted between 2021 and 2024. Key minerals include glauconite, limestone, pyrites, and magnetite, with potential annual mining revenue exceeding Rs 5,000 crore, surpassing the current Rs 3,592 crore mainly from minor minerals. The state aims to transition these discoveries into commercial mines between 2026 and 2031, though challenges remain in exploration, auctions, and clearances before production can begin.
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indianexpress broke this story on 27 Sept, 09:31 am. Other outlets followed.