Overview

Ancient copper mining district in the Aravalli belt. Mined since Indus Valley Civilization.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Schist and quartzite (Proterozoic)

Tectonic Setting: Craton margin

Geological Province: Aravalli-Delhi Belt

Metallogenic Belt: Aravalli Copper Belt

Operator: Hindustan Copper

Mining Method: Underground

Production Start: 1967

Source: Hindustan Copper reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01