Govt to launch fourth tranche of auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks on Monday

The Ministry of Mines will launch the 4th tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks on Monday in New Delhi. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey will inaugurate the event. The launch follows amendments to the MMDR Act, allowing the Central Government to issue mineral concessions for 24 critical minerals. The event will announce the preferred bidders of the 1st tranche, present certificates to Notified Private Exploration Agencies, and introduce a scheme for partial reimbursement of exploration expenses. Read The Rest at :