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Gold deposits found in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra by Geological Survey of India

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The Geological Survey of India and Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Geology and Mining have found Gold reserves in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. The government is thinking of putting these deposits on lease for mining, for which survey is being done. Gold deposits are found at two places - Sonpahadi and Hardi field. GSI estimated gold deposits of 2700 million tonnes in Sonpahadi while 650 million tonnes in Hardi filed.