Odisha has reported fresh discoveries of mineral deposits, including diamonds, rubies, and gold, in several districts.
Replying to a question in the Assembly, Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena confirmed that diamond-bearing stones have been identified in Kalmidadar under the Nuapada block. He said experts are currently assessing the technical, economic, and allied aspects of the discovery.
In Kalahandi district, rubies have been found in Hinjilibahal–Jilingibar under Junagarh block. The minister clarified that no pearl mines have been identified in the state so far.
Odisha’s mineral wealth extends further. In Deogarh district’s Reamal block, copper-bearing stones, graphite, nickel, and gold have been located in the Adas–Rampalli areas. Similarly, in Mayurbhanj district’s Kuliana block, gold and copper-bearing stones have been traced in Madanasahi–Kanjia. Keonjhar district’s Banspal block has also shown signs of gold-bearing stones in Gopur–Jaladihi.
