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Ministry of Mines launches dashboard to track auctioned mineral blocks

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The Ministry of Mines (MoM) has launched a mining dashboard, a centralised digital platform to monitor the operational status of auctioned mineral blocks and track statutory clearances nationwide. According to the ministry, the dashboard will improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the mineral sector. So far, 500 mineral blocks have been auctioned across 16 states, with 64 blocks already operational. The dashboard is expected to act as a real-time monitoring tool, helping both central and…

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Ministry of Mines auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in fifth tranche

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The Ministry of Mines has completed the fifth tranche of auctions, successfully awarding 10 blocks containing critical and strategic minerals across six states. The auctioned blocks include graphite, phosphorite, phosphate, rare earth elements (REE), vanadium, potash, and halite. These are located in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Coal India Limited (CIL) secured the Oranga-Revatipur block in Chhattisgarh, which holds graphite and vanadium, with the highest final price offer of 189.75 per…

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Ministry of Mines announces guidelines for Centres of Excellence under NCMM

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The Ministry of Mines has released detailed guidelines to set up Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). The goal is to push forward research and technology development in India’s critical minerals sector. The CoEs will focus on end-to-end research—from extraction and beneficiation to processing. The idea is to move technologies closer to real-world use by supporting higher technology readiness levels and pre-commercial demonstrations. These centres will be chosen from reputed…

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India signs MoU with IEA for critical minerals cooperation

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The Ministry of Mines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to advance cooperation in critical minerals.  This agreement, recently approved by the Cabinet, will grant India access to IEA’s data, analysis, and policy recommendations, aiding in refining policies, regulations, and investment strategies to align with global standards. The collaboration is expected to enhance India’s technical capabilities and institutional strength in the critical mineral sector, fostering capacity building and…