No REE resource found in West Bengal blocks, ministry confirms
The question asked by Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato sought information on the status of Rare Earth Elements (REE) exploration in West Bengal, specifically regarding G2 exploration blocks in Purulia district, timelines for upgrading to G1 stage, potential auction plans, and steps to enhance commercial attractiveness of REE blocks. The Ministry of Mines provided the official answer.
Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato (asked), Ministry of Mines (answered)
- GSI completed geophysical surveys of 50 Line Kilometers and 2001.95 meters of drilling in Belma-Malthor block
- 2400 core samples collected
- Chirugora, Mednitar and Purdaha blocks upgraded from G3 to G2 stage
- No resource of REE established from these blocks
- Blocks not considered for auction due to lack of established REE resource
- Roadshows and outreach programmes organized to enhance commercial attractiveness
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Document details
| Official title | Rare Earth Elements (REE) Exploration in West Bengal |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q359 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 12.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |