From rocks to riches: India’s unfinished critical minerals storyIndia's manufacturing industry is significantly affected by its heavy reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The r...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Mines Ministry to launch incentive scheme for domestic lithium, nickel processingThe Mines Ministry will soon launch an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel as India seeks to build an int...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Indian steel industry creating new opportunities for ferro-alloy sector: IFAPAAs India's steel sector expands, local ferro-alloys producers find exciting prospects ahead. The industry emphasizes the need for secure ac...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Hindustan Zinc secures mining lease for rare earth element block in KarnatakaHindustan Zinc has secured a mining lease for rare earth elements in Karnataka. The Gundlupet block in Chamrajnagar District covers over 31...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Coal India shares gain 4% as August coal supplies rise 5.5% YoY: Buy, Sell or Hold?Coal India shares rose on Wednesday after the state-run miner reported a 5.5% YoY rise in August coal supplies. Strong April-August volumes...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions launchedIndia's mines ministry has launched its eighth critical mineral block e-auction. Twenty blocks across nine states are now available for bid...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in 7th roundIndia has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
India to launch auction for mineral exploration licenses for 13 blocksIndia will start an auction on Thursday for licences to explore critical minerals, the government said. The Ministry of Mines will auction ...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
Vedanta, Oil India, Hindustan Zinc emerge preferred bidders in critical mineral auctionsIndia took a step towards self-reliance in critical minerals. The Mines Ministry announced winners for eight mineral blocks. Hindustan Zinc...
07 Nov, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
India cancels 14 out of 18 critical mineral block auctions launched in second tranche, notice showsIndia has canceled the auction for 14 critical mineral blocks, part of a $362 billion initiative launched in February to promote clean ener...
24 Jun, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
No benefits likely from 38 critical blocks put on sale in this decade: IcraIcra reported that benefits from the 38 critical mineral blocks on sale may not materialize by 2030 due to incomplete exploration. India's ...
22 May, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Second critical mineral bid round to be called on ThursdayFirst round of critical mineral bids was called in November 2023. This was made possible after an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Deve...
28 Feb, 2024, 06.48 PM IST
Centre gives one month relaxation in timelines for critical mineral auctionsThe government recently listed 24 minerals as strategic and critical for the country. These include graphite, molybdenum, lithium and plati...
09 Jan, 2024, 11.14 AM IST
India to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks, including world's new fuel, from Nov 29India is set to launch its first-ever auction of 20 critical mineral blocks on November 29. This initiative aims not only to bolster econom...
28 Nov, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
India to invite bids for 20 critical minerals, including lithium, in 2 weeks: OfficialIndia plans to invite bids within two weeks for 20 crucial mineral blocks, encompassing minerals like lithium and graphite, aiming to bolst...
14 Nov, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
India to start auction of critical mineral mines in few weeksThe Indian government is set to begin the auction of critical mineral mines in the coming weeks. The blocks that will be up for auction inc...
05 Oct, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
Bill in Lok Sabha for Centre's control over critical mineral auctionsThe proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, "would facilitate, encourage and incentivise priv...
26 Jul, 2023, 11.21 PM IST