Andhra Pradesh Advances Gold Mining Projects Including Jonnagiri Private Sector Launch
The Andhra Pradesh government is advancing gold mining projects in the Rayalaseema region, including re-auctioning Ramagiri North and South gold blocks in Ananthapuramu district by July 2026. Concurrently, the Boksampalli North and South blocks await auction after Geological Survey of India completes exploration by 2026-27. Recently, the state inaugurated India's largest private-sector gold mining project at Jonnagiri, Kurnool district, led by Geomysore and Deccan Gold Mines, aiming to produce 900 kg of gold annually and reduce import dependence.