Jonnagiri Gold Mine in Tuggali Mandal,
Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, commenced commercial operations
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Jonnagiri Gold Mine in
Tuggali Mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, commenced commercial
operations on 24 June 2026.
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The mine is operated by
GeoMysore Services India Private Limited.
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It is described as
India’s only operational private-sector primary gold mine since Independence.
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The project is spread
over approximately 598 hectares.
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It has been developed
with an investment of ₹405 crore.
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The mine is located in
the Rayalaseema region, with Kurnool being one of Andhra Pradesh’s major
mineral-producing districts.
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Trial production at the
mine began in May 2026, before the start of commercial operations.
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Gold production for
2026–27 is estimated at around 400 kilograms.
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Annual production is
expected to increase to about 1,000 kilograms in the coming years.
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After further expansion,
annual production is projected to reach 2 tonnes.
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The project is expected
to generate around 700 direct jobs.
¨ More than 80% of the workforce is expected to be recruited from the local population.
¨ The Andhra Pradesh Government is expected to receive 4% royalty on gold production.
