Ministry of Mines

November 7, 2026 12:13 AM

Kishan Reddy calls for faster mineral exploration, stronger Centre–State coordination

The two-day 4th Conference of Mining Ministers concluded in Goa on Friday, with Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy calling for stronger Centre–State coordination to accelerate mineral exploration, enhance mining revenues and strengthen India's mineral self-reliance. Deliberations on the second day focused on key priorities for the growth of the mining sector, with representatives from Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala particip...

September 30, 2026 3:10 PM

India Mining Week 2026 Brings 19 Countries Together for Global Collaboration

India Mining Week 2026 has stepped up its international outreach with an interaction involving representatives of diplomatic missions from 19 countries, focusing on investment opportunities, critical minerals, technology and greater global participation in India’s mining and minerals sector. The international outreach interaction, titled ‘India Mining: Global Connect’, was organised as part of the build-up to India Mining Week 2026, scheduled to be held from November 15 to 17 at Yasho...

August 17, 2026 11:07 AM

Ministry of Mines to hold critical mineral auction roadshow, NMEDT workshop in Patna

The Ministry of Mines will organise a roadshow on the 8th tranche of auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks and a workshop on the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT) in Patna on Monday. The 8th tranche comprises 20 mineral blocks, including three Mining Lease blocks and 17 Composite Licence blocks. The blocks cover a range of critical and strategic minerals, including graphite, rare earth elements, rare metals, vanadium, gallium, titanium, molybdenum, tungsten, ...

July 16, 2026 10:34 AM

Centre launches eighth tranche of auction for 20 critical mineral blocks to strengthen supply chain security

The Centre on Wednesday launched the eighth tranche of e-auction for 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine states, further expanding India's efforts to secure essential mineral resources, reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chains for sectors such as clean energy, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey, launched the latest round of auction...

May 25, 2026 5:20 PM

G. Kishan Reddy directs mining agencies to fast-track exploration projects

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday directed key mining and exploration agencies under the Ministry of Mines to fast-track pending projects and adopt a mission-mode approach to strengthen India’s mineral security and strategic growth objectives. The Minister issued the directive while chairing a series of high-level review meetings in Bengaluru with senior officials of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Indian Bureau of Mines...

May 11, 2026 10:17 PM

India and Japan hold second Economic Security Dialogue with focus on resilient supply chains

India and Japan on Monday held the second round of the India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi, with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors such as critical minerals, semiconductors, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and emerging technologies. The dialogue was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri along with Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi and Vice Minister for International Affairs in Japan’s Ministry of Economy, T...

April 30, 2026 6:47 PM

India clears 58 companies for critical mineral recycling scheme to boost domestic capacity

In a significant move to strengthen supply security of critical minerals, the Ministry of Mines has approved 58 companies as eligible participants under its incentive scheme aimed at promoting recycling of key minerals. The initiative, launched under the National Critical Mineral Mission with a total outlay of ₹1,500 crore, seeks to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals extracted from lithium-ion batteries, e-waste, and industrial scrap. The move is expected to reduce India�...

March 20, 2026 12:32 PM

India achieves record 200 mineral block auctions in FY 2025-26

India’s mineral sector has reached a historic milestone in the financial year 2025–26, with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks - the highest ever in a single year, said the Ministry of Mines. The achievement underscores the growing strength of India’s auction-based mineral allocation system and reflects close coordination between the Centre and state governments. Of the total blocks auctioned, 123 are Mining Lease (ML) blocks, while 77 are Composite Licence (CL) blocks, indicat...

June 19, 2025 4:24 PM

Over 3,000 to participate in GSI’s IDY 2025 celebrations across India

The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, is gearing up to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 with a series of events across the country. Embracing the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, the organisation has planned 50 yoga sessions in 46 different locations, reinforcing its commitment to promoting holistic well-being. The GSI will organise guided yoga sessions at its Central Headquarters in Kolkata, as well as at regional and sta...

May 5, 2025 1:50 PM

Mining sector registers record production in FY 2024–25

India’s mining sector recorded robust growth in the financial year 2024–25, building on the momentum of the previous year, with several key minerals achieving all-time high production levels, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Mines on Monday. Iron ore, which constitutes nearly 70 per cent of the total mineral production under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) by value, reached an all-time high of 289 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024-25. This...