India's mine block operationalisation picks upIndia’s mining sector has seen a sharp acceleration in both auctions and operationalisation of mineral blocks in recent years, according to...
25 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state ministerBihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare ea...
21 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Union mines ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & KashmirThe Union Ministry of Mines has launched the second phase of e-auctions for twelve limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative a...
12 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
India must speed up domestic resource production amid global supply risks: VedantaAmid rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and growing global competition for critical minerals, Vedanta Group has said ...
09 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Govt says 101 mineral blocks started operations since auction regime began in 2015India's mines ministry announced 101 mineral blocks are now operational. This achievement follows the 2015 auction system. The ministry wor...
07 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
India to launch 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17The upcoming auction round seeks to improve ease of doing business, attract investment and widen industry participation. It will offer a mi...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Coal stock adequate for 90 days available: Union Coal Minister Kishan ReddyIndia now holds over 200 million tonnes of coal, enough for 90 days, a significant increase from previous stock levels. The nation achieved...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
India does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term, sources sayIndia has shelved plans for deep-sea mining auctions, citing a lack of technological readiness and anticipated low bidder interest. The ini...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocksThe government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Government to launch 7th critical mineral auction tranche to boost resource securityIndia is set to auction 19 critical and strategic mineral blocks. This move aims to boost the nation's economic development and mineral sec...
22 Mar, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Centre auctions record 200 mineral blocks in FY26, highest everA record 200 mineral blocks will be sold in 2025-26. This is the highest ever in a single year. Tamil Nadu is conducting auctions for the f...
19 Mar, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Centre offers 11 deep-seated mineral blocks for explorationIndia's Exploration Licence regime was introduced under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, along with the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 202...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Government scraps auction of 3 critical mineral blocks, including J&K lithium mineThe government has scrapped the auction of three critical mineral blocks, including a lithium mine in Jammu and Kashmir, under the third tr...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.27 AM 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
As many as 76 mineral blocks auctioned in 2023: GovtThe government announced the auctioning of 76 mineral blocks in 2023, with 30 for mining lease and 46 as composite licenses. Madhya Pradesh...
29 Dec, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
NMET-funded 11 mineral blocks auctioned, six under process: Coal ministerOn Wednesday, the Indian government announced that 11 mineral blocks, supported by the National Mineral Exploration Trust, have been auctio...
13 Dec, 2023, 04.12 PM IST