March 14, 2025 8:12 AM

India’s first exploration licence auction and AI-driven mineral targeting Hackathon launched

The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Goa government on Thursday launched India's first-ever Exploration Licence (EL) auction, marking a significant step toward unlocking the country's critical and deep-seated mineral reserves. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant jointly presided over the event, which also featured a "Roadshow" for the fifth tranche of critical mineral block auctions. Additionally, they inaugurated the AI Hackathon 2025,...