The mining belt of Goa, an area of approximately 700 sq km, a little less than 20% of Goa's land area, is mainly concentrated in the four talukas of Bicholim, Sattari, Sanguem and Quepem. While a
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[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining