India's first large-scale gold mining project run by the private sector is set to begin operations in Andhra Pradesh in May 2026.
- Project: Jonnagiri gold project, Kurnool district.
- Developer: Geomysore Services India Private Limited, backed by private sector partners.
- Expected output: Around 1,000 kg of gold every year for the next 15 years.
- Resources: Estimated at about 13.1 tonnes of gold, with potential of up to 42.5 tonnes.