India Discovers New Nickel-Copper-Palladium Mineralization Zone

Published: May 20, 2026 17:01
Deccan Gold Mines announced that initial drilling at its Bhalukona project in Chhattisgarh, India, has identified a new nickel-copper-palladium mineralization zone. The company stated that preliminary results indicate further resource expansion potential, with additional drilling and resource evaluation work planned. Market attention remains focused on India’s efforts to strengthen domestic critical mineral exploration and supply chain development, aiming to reduce reliance on imported strategic metals while supporting growth in the EV, battery, and electronics sectors.

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