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In a historic first, two mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir have been successfully auctioned through the Union Ministry of Mines under the Central Government’s mineral auction process. The auctions mark an important step towards unlocking the mineral potential of Jammu & Kashmir and promoting organised mineral development in the Union Territory.
About the Mineral Blocks
The Koot–Kapran Limestone Block, located in Koot and Kapran villages of Dooru Tehsil in Anantnag district, covers 22.43 hectares and has estimated limestone resources of 4.75 million tonnes. The block has been explored up to the G-4 stage, providing scope for further detailed exploration and development.
The Wantrag Limestone Block covers 5.36 hectares and has estimated limestone resources of 10.853 million tonnes. It has been explored up to the G-3 stage, including 159 metres of drilling, providing a geological basis for further exploration and development.
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