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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
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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

Parliament Question: Operationalisation of Auctioned Mineral Blocks
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Rare Earth Elements (REE) Exploration in West Bengal
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Value Addition in Chhattisgarh's Steel Sector
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks in Telangana
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Operationalisation of Auctioned Coal Blocks
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Laterite as Minor Mineral
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Import of Coking and Non-Coking Coal
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Utilisation of Treated Mine Water
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Quartz and Feldspar Minerals in Rajasthan
Ministry of Mines · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · Union Government
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Parliament Question: Fire in Coal Depot
Ministry of Coal · 2026-08-12 · LOKSABHA_QNA · 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.