Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Grants Composite License to Hindustan Zinc for Tungsten Mining
Imagine a company called Hindustan Zinc wants to dig for special rocks like tungsten in a part of India.
The government of Andhra Pradesh said 'yes' and gave them permission.
This permission is called a composite license.
It lets the company explore an area of about 308 football fields.
But before they can start digging, they must get permission from the people who own the land and other government groups.
This is to make sure everything is done properly and safely.
The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a composite license to Hindustan Zinc.
The license is for a block containing tungsten and associated minerals.
The mineral block covers an area of 308 hectares.
The location of the block is Balepalyam village in Sri Sathyasai district.
Hindustan Zinc must obtain necessary approvals from landowners and departments before prospecting.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Granted a composite license for a tungsten and associated mineral block
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Sri Sathyasai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To Hindustan Zinc for prospecting operations.
- Company
- Hindustan Zinc
- Mineral
- Tungsten and associated minerals
- License Type
- Composite License
- Area
- 308 hectares
- Location
- Balepalyam village, Kanaganapalle mandal, Sri Sathyasai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Grant
- Monday