GSI Discovers Major Thorium Deposits in Karnataka's Gundlupet
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Discovery Agency | Geological Survey of India (GSI) |
| Location | Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka |
| Mineral Discovered | Thorium deposits (within monazite, a reddish-brown rare earth mineral) |
| Previous Findings | Earlier thorium and rare earth deposits identified in Chikkammathayi Hills, Gundlupet taluk (three years prior) |
| Additional Discovery | Gold deposits found in Ajjipura and Ramapura villages (Hanur taluk)--further exploration planned |