May 26, 2026 12:09 PM
India records highest-ever mineral block auctions in FY 2025-26, 22 critical mineral blocks awarded
India has recorded its highest-ever number of mineral block auctions in a single financial year, with 212 blocks successfully auctioned in FY 2025-26, including 22 critical and strategic mineral blocks, the Ministry of Mines said on Monday. The progress was reviewed during the 9th monthly meeting chaired by Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal with senior ministry officials and Category-A mineral-bearing states. The meeting focused on speeding up mining reforms, boosting domestic mineral production and...