Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in 7th round
Published on: June 23, 2026, 8:45 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
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.
