Chattisgarh may have 40 lakh tonnes of critical mineral reserves

Deccan Gold Mines's preliminary exploration at its Bhalukona project in Chhattisgarh indicates potential for more than 40 lakh tonnes of nickel-copper-platinum group elements mineralisation, grading around 0.24% nickel equivalent. The findings could support India’s efforts to strengthen domestic access to critical minerals. The estimate covers only near-surface mineralisation.