Ministry of Mines Clarifies Misleading Media Reports on Atomic Minerals
The Ministry of Mines has refuted recent media claims that private entities have been granted permission to mine atomic minerals like Uranium and Thorium from offshore regions. The Ministry clarified that the Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025, restrict such rights to government entities only, following amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act. The Ministry emphasizes its commitment to transparency and strict regulatory control over atomic mineral exploration and mining.
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