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Bhalukona Nickel-Copper-PGE Mine

Sector: Metal • Location: Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India

Source: The Federal

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Exploration

Deccan Gold Mines Limited discovered nickel, copper, and platinum group element mineralisation at the Bhalukona project in Chhattisgarh, potentially leading to India's first integrated nickel-copper-PGE mine. The project aims to reduce India's dependence on imported critical minerals for EVs, batteries, and advanced electronics. Drilling has intersected significant mineralised layers, indicating s

Status
Prospective
Sector
Metal, Energy Storage, Commercial
Location
Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Federal

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The project “Bhalukona Nickel-Copper-PGE Mine” is an infrastructure initiative in the Metal sector, located in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Federal.

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2026-07-22

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Deccan Gold Mines Limited discovered nickel, copper, and platinum group element mineralisation at the Bhalukona project in Chhattisgarh, potentially leading to India's first integrated nickel-copper-PGE mine. The project aims to reduce India's dependence on imported critical minerals for EVs, batteries, and advanced electronics. Drilling has intersected significant mineralised layers, indicating strong commercial potential. The company plans to accelerate drilling, define mineable resources, and fast-track mining lease approvals.

Original sector

Mining

Location

Country

India

State

Chhattisgarh

City

Mahasamund

Source

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The Federal

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Metal, Energy Storage, Commercial

Article published date

2026-05-23

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