Deccan Gold Mines Ltd

DGML has been involved in gold exploration activities in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where the activities have resulted in defining a number of gold prospects spread across these states. All these prospects have been covered under various applications and the details of these applications are presented in the section titled "Status of Applications".

The ultimate objective of DGML is to advance these gold prospects into commercial gold production. DGML has so far explored an area of around 6,574 sq. kms. in Dharwar Shimoga Greenstone belt, Hutti-Maski Greenstone Belt, Mangalur Schist Belt in the State of Karnataka, Ramagiri Schist Belt in Andhra Pradesh and Attapady Valley in Kerala. Multi parametric exploration techniques such as remote sensing studies, regional and detailed geological mapping, regional and detailed geochemical and geophysical esploration, topographic survey, various methods of drilling and multi element chemical analysis were adopted in undertaking the exploration work, as per international standards.