Vikramarka reviews SCCL plans for exploring K’taka’s Devadurga
Hyderabad Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a public sector coal mining company owned by the Telangana government, has taken a significant step towards diversifying into gold and copper mineral exploration in Karnataka’s Devadurga block
Hyderabad Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a Telangana government-owned coal mining firm, aims to venture into gold and copper exploration in Karnataka's Devadurga block. Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who toured the Devadurga gold-copper block in Raichur district on Friday, urged Singareni officials to speed up exploration and employ advanced technologies to evaluate mineral deposits.
SCCL acquired exploration rights for the Devadurga block through a Central government auction. Vikramarka inaugurated SCCL's gold and copper exploration program at Lingadahalli village in Devadurga taluk on Thursday and inspected the identified exploration areas, reviewing the plans prepared by Singareni officials. He also visited an exhibition of mineral samples from the block and sought information on the planned exploration and extraction processes.
Vikramarka, who oversees finance and energy portfolios, noted the block's close proximity to Hutti Gold Mines, a Karnataka government entity, suggesting significant potential for leveraging the neighboring state's expertise in gold exploration, mining, processing, and refining. The deputy chief minister directed SCCL officials to explore the feasibility of a joint venture between SCCL and Hutti Gold Mines, emphasizing that combining their technical capabilities could boost domestic gold production.
Vikramarka requested officials to devise an action plan encompassing joint exploration, mining, ore extraction, processing, and refining, along with the adoption of modern technologies, deployment of technical experts, and personnel training. He directed the SCCL chairman and managing director, Jyothi Buddha Prakash, to finalize arrangements for establishing a permanent site office in Devadurga as soon as possible.
Vikramarka expressed optimism that substantial gold and copper discoveries could generate significant employment opportunities for local youth and stimulate economic growth in the region.
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