India (GSI) and Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Geology and Mining has found gold deposits found in Sonbhadra district of the state. According to reports, the gold deposits have been found at two places – Sonpahadi and Hardi field. The GSI has estimated gold deposits of 2700 tonnes in Sonpahadi while 650 tonnes in Hardi. Sharing more information, KK Rai, District Mining Officer, said the state’s mining department has formed a seven-member team that visited Sonbhadra on Thursday.
