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Re-examination of tungsten block
December 27 , 2024
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- The Union Ministry of Mines has asked the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to “reexamine” the tungsten block awarded to Hindustan Zinc Limited in Arittapatti.
- It also asked to explore the possibility of redefining its boundary by excluding the state’s first bio-diversity site from the mining block.
- Hillocks in Arittapatti village have rich biological and historical significance with the presence of around 250 bird species.
- It was including 3 flagship Raptor species – Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger), Shaheen Falcon (Falco peregrines), and Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata).
- The village also features the various types of megalithic structures, Tamil Brahmi inscriptions, Jain Beds, and 2200-year-old rock-cut temples.
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