The world's second deepest gold mine near Bangalore.
Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) is one of the major gold mines in India and is located in the Kolar district in Karnataka, close to the city of Bangalore. During the Raj, it was a major property but was closed in 2003 due to limited remaining deposits and increasing operating costs.Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) is one of the major gold mines in India and is located in the Kolar district in Karnataka, close to the city of Bangalore. During the Raj, it was a major property but was closed in 2003 due to limited remaining deposits and increasing operating costs.