| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Discovery Location | Mahgawan and Keolari areas, Sihora tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Conducted By | Geological Survey of India (GSI). |
| Key Findings | Gold ore found alongside iron ore deposits, spread across 100 hectares. Estimated quantity could reach lakhs of tonnes. Presence of copper and other valuable metals also detected. |
| Proximity to Other Mines | Close to Imliya gold and base metal block project in Dhimarkheda, Katni district. Imliya mine leased for 50 years, suggesting similar mineral potential in Jabalpur. |
| Economic Significance | Potential to boost local economy and establish Jabalpur as a key mineral-rich zone. |
| MP's Mineral Resources | Only state with active diamond mining (Panna mines). Leading producer of copper concentrate, diaspore, pyrophyllite, manganese ore, limestone, and clay. Hosts 90% of India's diamond, 74% diaspore, and significant shares of other minerals. |
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