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UCIL to start mining projects in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh during Diamond Jubilee
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) announced plans to commence mining operations in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) marked its Diamond Jubilee year by unveiling plans for new mining projects in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The company said the initiatives are aimed at expanding its resource base and supporting India's strategic mineral requirements.
The proposed sites span across mineral‑rich zones in both states, though specific locations have not been disclosed. UCIL indicated that detailed feasibility studies and environmental clearances are underway before any ground‑breaking activity begins.
If approved, the projects are expected to generate significant employment opportunities and contribute to local economies, while also bolstering the nation’s supply of critical minerals. UCIL has not provided a definitive timeline for the commencement of extraction activities.
The proposed sites span across mineral‑rich zones in both states, though specific locations have not been disclosed. UCIL indicated that detailed feasibility studies and environmental clearances are underway before any ground‑breaking activity begins.
If approved, the projects are expected to generate significant employment opportunities and contribute to local economies, while also bolstering the nation’s supply of critical minerals. UCIL has not provided a definitive timeline for the commencement of extraction activities.