Answer: Mahasamund
Notes: A significant deposit of Nickel, Copper, and Platinum Group Elements (Ni-Cu-PGE) has been discovered in Bhalukona-Jamnidih block, Basna tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Deccan Gold Mines Limited (DGML) received a 30 sq km Composite Licence for the block on April 1, 2024. The discovery supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by securing critical mineral resources for self-reliance and sustainable development. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) earlier found traces of nickel, chromium, later validated by the Directorate of Geology and Mining (DGM). Chhattisgarh has auctioned 51 mineral blocks, including 10 with key resources like lithium and graphite, and set up a Critical Mineral Cell to boost innovation and collaboration.
