After all the media outlets reported the exaggerated claim of 3350 tonnes of Gold in Sonbhadra district of UP, the GSI clarified saying this number is false. But what is the actual estimate of gold reserves in this district as per official documents available in the public domain? Here is a detailed explainer.
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For detailed reading, please go through the following:
Geological Survey of India (GSI) clarification on the probable conservative figure of gold which can be unearthed in Sonapahari: [ Ссылка ]
The Government of India norms as set forth by the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC): [ Ссылка ]
The Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015: [ Ссылка ]
Guidelines under MCDR for United Nations Framework Classification of Mineral Reserves/ Resources: [ Ссылка ]
Lok Sabha answer on the probable gold reserve in Gurharpahar block of UP: [ Ссылка ]
GSI briefing book for every region that shows detailed estimates of various minerals: [ Ссылка ]
National Mineral Inventory (NMI) published by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM): [ Ссылка ]
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