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Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks
Published 23 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand
Synopsis India has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Telangana for minerals like graphite and rare earth elements. The move aims to bolster domestic supply chains and advance the nation's critical mineral mission, alongside a second round of exploration license auctions.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 8:45 PM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 9:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis India has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Telangana for minerals like graphite and rare earth elements.
The move aims to bolster domestic supply chains and advance the nation's critical mineral mission, alongside a second round of exploration license auctions.