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Andhra Pradesh Unveils Push to Build Titanium, Rare‑Earth Value Chains From Beach Sand Minerals

A Vijayawada workshop marked a shift from planning to active investor engagement.

Overview

  • State leaders said Andhra Pradesh will move beyond raw mineral exports to develop end‑to‑end refining, processing and manufacturing for titanium and rare‑earths.
  • The government set goals of attracting over ₹50,000 crore in investment and creating more than 40,000 jobs over the next decade.
  • Officials cited 16 identified beach‑sand mineral deposits spanning about 16,600 hectares to underpin long‑term feedstock security.
  • Policy support includes single‑window, time‑bound approvals, land allocation, plug‑and‑play industrial sites and strong port connectivity.
  • APMDC outlined scientific mining, expanded mineral separation capacity and technology‑driven monitoring, as experts highlighted strategic demand from defence, aerospace, EVs and renewables.