Rajasthan
Gold Reserves Discovered in Rajasthan
- 29 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered new gold reserves in the Banswara district of Rajasthan.
Key Points
- About: The latest find in the Kankariyagarha block of Ghatol tehsil includes an estimated 1.20 tonnes of gold along with traces of copper, nickel, and cobalt.
- This marks the third consecutive discovery of gold in the region, enhancing Banswara’s prospects of becoming a major gold-mining hub after Karnataka.
- The government has approved a G-2 level detailed investigation to verify the mineral content, quality, quantity, and depth, based on which mining tenders will be issued and commercial extraction initiated.
- Associated Minerals: Along with gold, the region also contains deposits of copper (nearly 1,000 tonnes), nickel, and cobalt, which are strategically important for battery and renewable energy industries.
- Geological Context: Banswara lies along the Aravalli mountain range, where rocks are estimated to be over 5,000 years old. Geological activities over time have pushed mineral-rich rocks closer to the Earth’s surface, making this region abundant in gold, copper, nickel, cobalt, and other minerals.
- Economic Potential: Once mining begins, Rajasthan is expected to become the second state after Karnataka to mine gold, potentially contributing over 25% of India’s total gold production.
- This development is likely to boost local employment, generate new infrastructure, and strengthen the regional economy.
- Previous Discoveries: Earlier, the GSI had identified 11.48 crore tonnes of gold-bearing ore in the Bhukia and Jagpura areas of Ghatol tehsil. These sites also contained 13,739 tonnes of cobalt and 11,146 tonnes of nickel.
