# India reports estimated resources at first two auctioned mineral blocks in Jammu and Kashmir

> India's Ministry of Mines said on 2 October that two limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had been auctioned through the central process. Both are in Anantnag district: Koot–Kapran covers 22.43 hectares and Wantrag 5.36 hectares.

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The ministry estimates Koot–Kapran's resources at 4.75 million tonnes and reports exploration at the G-4 stage. Wantrag's resource estimate is 10.853 million tonnes; it has been explored to G-3, with 159 metres of drilling reported.

These tonnages are estimated geological resources; the release does not describe them as proven reserves, actual output or auction proceeds. The ministry said investment and jobs are expected as mining develops, but gave no auction prices or timetable.

## Data

### Anantnag limestone blocks

Area and estimated resources for two auctioned blocks in India's Ministry of Mines release of 2 October.

Methodology: The source reports estimated resources of 4.75 million tonnes and G-4 exploration for Koot–Kapran; Wantrag is at G-3, with estimated resources of 10.853 million tonnes and 159 metres of drilling. Resource tonnage is an estimate, not a proven reserve or production. Areas retain the source's hectare unit.

| label | value | unit | period | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koot–Kapran block area | 22.43 | hectares | 2026-10-02 | observed |
| Koot–Kapran estimated limestone resources | 4.75 | million tonnes | 2026-10-02 | estimate |
| Wantrag block area | 5.36 | hectares | 2026-10-02 | observed |
| Wantrag estimated limestone resources | 10.853 | million tonnes | 2026-10-02 | estimate |
| Wantrag drilling length | 159 | metres | 2026-10-02 | observed |

Sources: <https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2318261&lang=1&reg=3> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-jammu-kashmir-two-limestone-blocks-auction-october-2026/data/source-indicators?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-jammu-kashmir-two-limestone-blocks-auction-october-2026/data/source-indicators?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Mines, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2318261&lang=1&reg=3>) (Source checked: 2026-10-04; Published: 2026-10-02)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:52:02+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.
- 2026-10-07T05:57:52+03:00: Data classification corrected: measure identifiers and types now follow the dataset rules. No figure, unit or date changed.

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