Ministry of Mines to Auction Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the Eighth Tranche of Auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks on July 15, 2026. This tranche will include 20 mineral blocks encompassing crucial resources like Molybdenum, Graphite, and Rare Earth Elements across nine states. The auction aims to enhance India's mineral resource management and support clean energy initiatives, following a successful auction history with a high success rate and recent regulatory reforms to improve the process.
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