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    The document provides a detailed profile of key iron ore deposits in Andhra Pradesh, India. It describes the different types of iron ore deposits found in the state, associated with formations like the Dharwar, Cuddapah and Pakhal Supergroups. It then lists the major iron ore deposits district-wise, noting the location, type of ore, estimated reserves, and iron content. Significant iron ore reserves are reported from districts like Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore and Prakasam.

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    The document provides a detailed profile of key iron ore deposits in Andhra Pradesh, India. It describes the different types of iron ore deposits found in the state, associated with formations like the Dharwar, Cuddapah and Pakhal Supergroups. It then lists the major iron ore deposits district-wise, noting the location, type of ore, estimated reserves, and iron content. Significant iron ore reserves are reported from districts like Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore and Prakasam.

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    The document provides a detailed profile of key iron ore deposits in Andhra Pradesh, India. It describes the different types of iron ore deposits found in the state, associated with formations like the Dharwar, Cuddapah and Pakhal Supergroups. It then lists the major iron ore deposits district-wise, noting the location, type of ore, estimated reserves, and iron content. Significant iron ore reserves are reported from districts like Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore and Prakasam.

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    DETAILED PROFILE OF KEY MINERALS OF ANDHRA PRADESH

    I. IRON ORE

    Iron ores in the state are associated with theDharwar, Cuddapah and Pakhal Supergroups.
    Somelateritic ores of limited extent also occur associatedwith Gondwanas and Deccan Traps. The
    iron oredeposits can be classified as (1) lode or vein deposits,(2) bedded deposits, (3) detrital ore
    deposits and(4) lateritic deposits.The resource position obtainedfrom the unpublished reports of GSI,
    is given as under.

    Anantapur District

    High grade haematite ore occurs as lenses andpockets in the Dharwar Supergroup nearObalapuram,
    Siddapuram and Chalapuram inRayadurg. A reserve of 1 Mt of ore with 60% Fe isexpected in this
    area. This forms the southernextension of the Bellary iron ore deposits. A majorpart of the deposit is
    already mined out with aremaining resource of 108.6 Mt.

    Chittoor District

    Haematite ore associated with Dharwar bandedhaematite quartzite occurs near


    Sirasanambedu,Kovanur and Suramala in Srikalahasti. A reserve of0.65 Mt of iron ore with 38.43% to
    63% Fe wasestimated.

    Cuddapah District

    Iron ore associated with ferruginous sedimentsof the Cuddapah Supergroup are found
    atChabali,Pagadalapalle and Rajampet. Iron ore at Chabalianalysed 54 to 65% Fe and that of
    Rajampet 58%to 60% Fe. A reserve of 20 Mt was estimated inthese areas.

    Guntur District

    Low grade magnetite ore associated with bandedferruginous quartzite is available near
    Tummurukotain Palnad area. A reserve of 85 Mt with 22.75% Fewas estimated.

    Krishna District

    Good quality iron ore analysing 62% to 65% Feis reported from Dachupalem. About 1.3 Mt of ironore
    is expected in this area.

    Kurnool District

    High-grade deposits of specular haematite occuralong a major fault zone in the Cuddapah rocks,
    inVeldurthi-Ramallakota area. A total reserve of 3.7Mt of ore with 50% to 60% Fe estimated in
    Veldurthi-Ramallakota area. Heamatite is also known alongminor zones parallel to the main fault
    zone.

    Nellore District

    Lenticular bodies of Dharwar haematite quartziteoccur at Rasaupalem, 13 km from Nayudupeta. Apart


    of the 0.60 Mt of iron ore estimated in this areahas been mined.

    Prakasam District

    Large deposits of low-grade iron ore, associatedwith haematite-magnetite quartzite, occur in


    Ongoleand at Addanki. The Ongole, Konijedu andSonampudi areas account for 292 Mt of ore
    with30% to 37% Fe. The Addanki Group consisting ofByrepalle, Errapalem, Tummavaram
    andManikeswaram deposits contain a reserve of 4 Mt.

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