Who owns and operates the Mangampeta barytes mines?

Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation

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Solution

The correct option is A Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation
Mangampeta is in YSR Kadapa district and has one of the largest reserves of barytes mineral in the world. Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) which now owns and operates the mines. The Barytes mines are the pride of APMDC as it earns huge profits from these mines.

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