3,000 tons of gold found in India? Geological Bureau busy rumors
Overseas Network, February 23, a few days ago, some Indian media reported that geologists found more than 3,000 tons of gold in India, which is more than five times the Indian gold reserves. However, the Indian Geological Survey (GSI) on the 22nd rumored that the report was incorrect, and the precious metals found in Uttar Pradesh may not exceed 160 kg.
According to India Today, KK Rai, a senior mining officer in the Sonbhadra region of Uttar Pradesh, India announced on the 21st that in the Son Pahadi and Hardi regions Found gold, the former reserves are estimated at about 2943.26 tons, the latter reserves are estimated at 646.16 kg.
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However, Sridhar, the head of the Indian Geological Survey, said the data was not released by the Indian Geological Survey, and the Bureau did not find such a huge gold reserve in the Songbadla area, a statement from relevant officials And media reports are wrong.
Slidar clarified that the Indian Geological Survey estimated that there were about 52,806.25 tons of gold-bearing rocks in the area, of which about 3.03 grams of gold per ton. According to the average grade estimate, the total amount of gold that can be extracted from it is about 160 kilograms. 3350 tons reported.
He said that the North District Bureau of Investigation conducted development surveys of the region's mineral deposits from 1998 to 1999 and from 1999 to 2000 in order to obtain more information and take the next step.
He added that the development of gold in the area was unsatisfactory, and the development results showed that the mineral deposits in the area were not the main source of gold. (Overseas Website / Yang Jia Intern Editor / Hu Xiaolin)