AP govt to take up gold exploration in Kuppam for a mining project 

Sat July 04 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the government plans to explore and develop potential gold deposits in Kuppam using modern technology on the lines of the Jonnagiri Gold Project.

Addressing a public meeting in Kuppam, the Chief Minister said geological indications suggest the presence of gold-bearing formations in the region and that the State would leverage advanced exploration and mining technologies to unlock the resource potential. The initiative would form a part of the government’s vision to transform Kuppam into “Swarna Kuppam”, an industrial and employment hub, he added.

Naidu said the proposed gold exploration would complement the region’s broader industrial development strategy and generate employment opportunities, reducing the need for local youth to migrate in search of jobs.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/