# Deccan Gold shifts to production

> Deccan Gold moves from exploration to gold production and critical minerals.
- Title: Deccan Gold shifts to production · The Economic Times
- Summary: Deccan Gold moves from exploration to gold production and critical minerals. Deccan Gold Mines is transitioning from exploration to commercial production in…
- Keywords: deccan gold mines, gold production, critical minerals, jon nagiri gold project, kyrgyz republic, altyn tor gold project, Deccan, Gold, shifts, production, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/deccan-gold-shifts-from-exploration-to-gold-production-builds-critical-mineral-portfolio/articleshow/134487216.cms
- Author: ET Bureau
- Published: 2026-09-25T14:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: deccan gold mines, gold production, critical minerals, jon nagiri gold project, kyrgyz republic, altyn tor gold project
## Deccan Gold shifts business model
Deccan Gold Mines, a private-sector gold mining company, shifts from exploration-led business to multi-asset producer.
## Investments yield production
The company invested about Rs 600 crore in project development since 2020, now translating into operating assets, production and jobs.
## Jonnagiri Gold Project production
Jonnagiri Gold Project produced 89.7 kg of gold in Q1 FY27, with 59 kg sold and 1,000 local jobs created.
## Altyn Tor Gold Project launch
Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyz Republic started early commercial operations after September 12 inauguration.
## Critical minerals expansion
Deccan Gold expands into nickel-copper-PGM assets in Chhattisgarh, lithium-tantalum in Mozambique and tungsten-tin in Spain.
## Critical minerals applications
Critical minerals are used in batteries, energy storage, electronics, automobiles, defence and advanced manufacturing.
## Key takeaway

Deccan Gold Mines is transitioning from exploration to commercial production in India and Kyrgyzstan while expanding into critical minerals.