West Sewell Ridge PMNC Block 2 — Off Great Nicobar Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
West Sewell Ridge PMNC Block 2 — Off Great Nicobar is a sourced Andaman & Nicobar geological/mineral context. Reported interests include Polymetallic nodules, Polymetallic crusts, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, REE, Chromium. Access status: Reference / viewing only.
What is documented here?
Ministry of Mines/GSI material identifies West Sewell Ridge PMNC Block 2 off Great Nicobar; block-corner coordinates are published in current mineral-sector material.
Can you collect here?
Reference-only protected/resource/exploration or regulated extraction context; it is not presented as a public recreational collecting site.
The cited source documents a protected, mineral-resource, quarry, exploration or environmentally sensitive context; recreational specimen access is not established.
Before visiting
A documented geological occurrence is not collecting permission. Andaman & Nicobar Islands contain extensive reserved/protected forest, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tribal-reserve controls, coastal restrictions and regulated quarry/mineral areas. Verify current land status, protected-area rules, mineral rights and site-specific permission before removing any rock, mineral, fossil, sand or beach material.
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