Joint research by geological agencies, MoU on critical minerals, and tech exchange on the cards
The lack of availability of these minerals or concentration of their extraction or processing in a few countries may lead to supply chain vulnerabilities
The bill confers upon the centre the exclusive right to auction mineral concessions for critical minerals specified in part D of the first schedule of the Act
Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Subodh Agarwal said each part of the state was rich in some mineral
The mines department's Arrears and Interest Waiver Scheme, 2022, will be applicable to the outstanding dues of those in the business of minor minerals
The utilisation of the revenue generated from the allocation of coal mines