Amaravati, March 01, 2026: Andhra Pradesh is giving a strategic boost to tap its rich beach sand mineral deposits, which include ilmenite, rutile, zircon, and monazite—a key source of rare earth elements.
The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation has secured approvals for 10 major deposits in coastal districts such as Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, and Krishna.
These minerals support high-value industries like electric vehicles, wind turbines, aerospace, defence, and electronics.
