
State looks to mine diamonds at Upparapalli in Kadapa district
The Hindu
Mines and Geology Department to invite tenders by the end of this month
The State government has decided to grant a composite licence through competitive bidding to explore diamond mines at Upparapalli, a nondescript village in Kadapa district.
The Mines and Geology Department will invite tenders by the end of this month.
The decision comes after a preliminary survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has hinted at the presence of diamonds at Upparapalli. The GSI has already conducted G-4 studies (Reconnaissance Survey).
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