Telangana Launches Devadurga Gold and Copper Exploration

Exam-focused facts from the 29 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Telangana government launched a gold and copper mining exploration programme at the Devadurga block in Karnataka.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched the initiative on August 28, 2026, at Lingadahalli village in Raichur district.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) secured exploration rights for the Devadurga Block through tenders conducted by the central government.
SCCL will establish a site office and helipad at Devadurga to monitor exploration activities.
The exploration aims to find gold and copper, which could create employment opportunities and accelerate regional development.