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India is talking about critical minerals. But do we have a plan?

January 19, 2026 11:51 am

India has a mine-sized gap in its mineral strategy. In many ways, the policy changes made since the 2012 Coalgate scandal continue to have detrimental effects on the industry today

India launches first exploration licence auctions, 13 critical and deep-seated mineral blocks up for grabs

March 14, 2025 10:04 pm

The tranche includes 13 blocks across 10 states, covering deposits of critical and deep-seated minerals such as gold, copper, diamonds, zinc, rare earth elements (REE), vanadium, and zirconium – key inpussts for industries ranging from electronics and renewable energy to defence and aerospace.

Mines and Minerals Bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Oppositionn ready with statutory resolution

March 09, 2015 2:28 am

Its attempt to withdraw the coal, insurance and motor vehicles bills were foiled by a united opposition a fortnight ago.

Mines ministry to seek legal opinion on LLP firms getting mining leases

May 18, 2013 3:23 am

The Union mines ministry has decided to seek legal opinion on whether limited liability partnership (LLP) companies should be given mineral concessions or mining leases as suggested by stakeholders in the mining industry.

GoM agrees on miners sharing 26 per cent profits with locals

September 18, 2010 2:33 am

The Centre will soon bring an ordinance to establish a National Mines Regulatory Authority of India that will be empowered to investigate and prosecute cases of illegal mining.