KGF Gold Mines: 25-Year Closure Ends? Parliament Urges Monetization of 3.3 Crore Tonnes of Gold Waste

• Parliamentary committee urges government to monetize 3.3 crore tonnes of gold-rich tailings dumps at Kolar Gold Fields (KGF).
• KGF mines, operated by Bharat Gold Mines Ltd (BGML), have been closed since 2001.
• Tailings dumps, waste from past mining, still contain extractable gold and other precious metals.
• Monetizing these dumps could provide economic benefits and mitigate environmental risks.
• Ministry of Mines is considering options for BGML's future, with budget allocation for maintenance.