India's 8th critical mineral block auction includes 20 blocks across nine states, including lithium and rare earths. The government has auctioned 56 of 88 blocks, a 63% success rate.
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Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the eighth round of critical and strategic mineral block auctions Wednesday. The batch includes 20 blocks across nine states, with 13 newly identified and seven being offered again after earlier attempts.
The mineral portfolio covers lithium, rare earths, graphite, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, potash, and others – inputs needed for clean energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing, the ministry said. With seven tranches completed, the government has auctioned 56 of the 88 critical mineral blocks it put up, a success rate of 63%.
In the current financial year, the government has auctioned 212 mineral blocks, the highest in any year since the auction regime started. That includes 22 critical and strategic blocks.
Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said the government is focused on a transparent, competitive mining ecosystem through policy reforms and faster exploration. Reddy said India is pursuing an integrated approach that combines policy changes, technology, value addition, and sustainability.
The minister also announced India Mining Week 2026, a conference and exhibition scheduled for Nov. 15-17 in New Delhi. He said it would bring together governments, industry, investors, technology leaders, researchers, and academia. Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt said the objective is to make investment decisions faster and regulatory processes more predictable.
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