Explained | How does the Mines and Mineral Bill 2023 plan to bring the private sector into mineral exploration?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | How does the Mines and Mineral Bill 2023 plan to bring the private sector into mineral exploration?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 2, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals in the country. Not many significant mineral discoveries have taken place in the country in the last couple of decades and a majority of exploration projects have been carried out by the government agency Geological Survey of India and other PSUs like Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited, with very little private sector participation. A CSEP discussion note from June this year notes that India recognised the need for private and foreign investment in the mining sector including mineral exploration back in 1993, amending the Act next year to allow interested parties to apply for mineral concessions through a First Come First Served basis. Later, private companies could also get Prospecting Licences or Mining Leases, and could even apply for early-stage or greenfield exploration through Reconnaissance Permits.

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New round of actions for critical minerals security
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New round of actions for critical minerals security

China Daily  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABC  

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Centre allows notified private exploration agencies to participate in critical mineral blocks auction
1 year ago

Centre allows notified private exploration agencies to participate in critical mineral blocks auction

The Hindu  

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Parliament passes bill permitting private agencies to mine atomic minerals: All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament passes bill permitting private agencies to mine atomic minerals: All you need to know

India TV News  

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Bill permitting private agencies to mine atomic minerals cleared
1 year, 4 months ago

Bill permitting private agencies to mine atomic minerals cleared

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Addressing vulnerabilities in the supply chain of critical minerals

Hindustan Times  

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Priority to exploration of mineral blocks paying dividends: Union minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Priority to exploration of mineral blocks paying dividends: Union minister

Deccan Chronicle  

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India’s mining sector to witness reforms, flurry of activities in 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

India’s mining sector to witness reforms, flurry of activities in 2021

Hindustan Times  

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