| Key Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Event/Discovery | Ni-Cu-PGE deposit discovered in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India. |
| Exploration Company | Deccan Gold Mines Limited (DGML) granted a 30 sq km Composite Licence for Bhalukona-Jamnidih block. |
| Mineralized Zone | 700-meter-long zone identified in mafic-ultramafic rocks with 300-meter depth sulphide mineralization. |
| Exploration Agencies | Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted G4-level exploration; validated by Chhattisgarh Directorate of Geology and Mining (DGM). |
| Mineral Auction | 51 mineral blocks auctioned, including Graphite, Nickel, Chromium, PGEs, Lithium, Glauconite, Phosphorite, Graphite-Vanadium. Six tin blocks pending auction. |
| Institutional Initiative | Critical Mineral Cell established by DGM to promote collaboration with academic, research, and industry institutions. |
| Platinum Group Elements (PGEs) | Six metals: Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), Rhodium (Rh), Ruthenium (Ru), Osmium (Os), Iridium (Ir). Found in Ni-Cu deposits in mafic and ultramafic rocks. |
| Global Significance | Major deposits mined in South Africa, Russia, and Canada. Essential for catalytic converters, electronics, medical equipment, and jewelry. |
| Strategic Importance | Critical for electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy technologies, and high-strength alloys. |
| Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative | Supports self-reliance in key resources, aligning with India's strategic goals for sustainable development. |
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