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On Golconda Rock [1]

THE international diamond industry has found its next big destination, and it's the land of the Nizams. Geological findings in seven districts of Andhra Pradesh have shown up extensive diamond deposits which, naturally, has got the big boys interested. Already, seven companies have applied for prospecting licences (42 in all) covering a land base of over 1,495 sq km.

Publication Date: 
12/11/2007
Madhavi Tata [2]
Outlook (New Delhi) [3]
Tags:
Mining [4], Geological Survey Of India (GSI) [5], Andhra Pradesh [6], Anantapur (D) [7], Kurnool (D) [8]
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