Govt plans to explore 16 mineral blocks

BHUBANESWAR: The Directorate of Geology has planned to take up 16 investigations during the ensuing field season to explore the concurrences of minerals comprising iron ore, manganese, chromite, graphite, limestone, coal, dimension and decorative stone. “Special emphasis will be given on exploration in the iron ore and manganese blocks for leasing out through auction,” sources in the directorate said.