Eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions launched

New Delhi: The mines ministry launched the eighth tranche of critical and strategic mineral blocks e-auction. An official statement said 20 blocks are being bid out across nine states in this round.

“This takes the total number of critical mineral blocks offered till now to 88, of which 56 have already been successfully auctioned,” the statement said, adding this reflects growing industry confidence in India’s mining sector.

The blocks offered under this tranche are critical for clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, fertilizers, defence, aerospace, electronics and other strategic industries.


Of these 20 mines, 13 are newly identified mineral blocks and 7 are being offered for rebidding.