Uranium found in Jharkhand village 9 years after presence indicated in survey

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Huge deposits of high quality uranium have been unearthed at a village in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Notably, the first indication of uranium's presence in the Gudabanda village came nine years back, when authorities saw signs in an aerial survey.

Gudabanda, famous for its emeralds, will also be known for its uranium deposits now. The uranium deposits, most likely found in 0.5 grade, were discovered in the underground hills, surrounded by a forest.

After drilling 125 rounds reaching the depth of around 600 metres, huge deposits of uranium were discovered, officials said. The world's oldest mountain range emerging from the sea level is located in Musabani of East Singhbhum district and Gudabanda block adjoining its border.