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Centre Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 on Mining Taxes

The Ministry of Mines has notified the immediate commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The law restricts state governments from levy...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
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Centre Limits State Taxes on Mineral Rights in MMDR Amendment

Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, prohibiting state governments from imposing ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Critical Minerals & Mining

India Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 to Overhaul Mining Fiscal Rules and Captive Sales

The Ministry of Mines has notified August 22, 2026, as the official commencement date for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Official Critical Minerals & Mining Gazettes & Notifications

Notification of Administrating Officer dated 14.08.2026
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-14 · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Notification of Administering Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 4 of OAMDR Act, 2002
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-14 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Notification of Designated Officer dated 14.08.2026
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-14 · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Notification of Designated Officer dated 14.08.2026
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-14 · Not Applicable · Union Government
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WCL Organises Tiranga Rally in Nagpur to Promote Patriotism and National Unity
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-13 · Press Release · Union Government
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Parliament Question: District Mineral Foundation Funds and Beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Operational Efficiency of Coal Mines
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Operationalisation of Coal Blocks in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Environmental Safeguards for Heavy Mineral Sand Mining and Rare Earth Minerals
Department of Atomic Energy · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS FOR HEAVY MINERAL SAND MINING AND RARE EARTH MINERALS
Department of Atomic Energy · 2026-08-12 · Press Release · Union Government
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Frequently Asked Questions on Critical Minerals & Mining Regulations

What is the significance of the MMDR Amendment Act for critical minerals?

The amendment empowers the Central Government to exclusively auction exploration and mining leases for 24 critical and strategic minerals essential for energy transition and defense.