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Bihar Eyes Rs 21,000 Cr Mineral Wealth: Will It Convert to Operational Mines?
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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Bihar has identified mineral deposits worth Rs 21,000 crore, sparking hopes of turning geological finds into productive mines. The state plans to attract investment and conduct feasibility studies to realize this potential.
Bihar has announced the discovery of mineral resources valued at Rs 21,000 crore, according to the state geological survey.
The findings span several districts and include a range of minerals, though the specific types are not yet detailed in the release.
Experts note that converting these deposits into operational mines will require substantial investment, infrastructure development, and regulatory approvals.
The state government has expressed intent to attract private investment and has begun preliminary feasibility studies to assess the viability of mining projects.
If the projects move forward, analysts suggest Bihar could become a significant contributor to India’s mining sector, boosting local employment and revenue.
The findings span several districts and include a range of minerals, though the specific types are not yet detailed in the release.
Experts note that converting these deposits into operational mines will require substantial investment, infrastructure development, and regulatory approvals.
The state government has expressed intent to attract private investment and has begun preliminary feasibility studies to assess the viability of mining projects.
If the projects move forward, analysts suggest Bihar could become a significant contributor to India’s mining sector, boosting local employment and revenue.