Critical Minerals & Mining Regulations, MMDR Act & Mineral Auctions
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AIIMS Bilaspur Convocation: Centre Targets 75,000 Medical Seats
President Droupadi Murmu conferred degrees on the first graduating batch of AIIMS Bilaspur, marking a critical milestone for healthcare in H...
India Targets $1 Trillion Chemical Sector as India Chem 2026 Launches
The Centre has launched India Chem 2026 alongside operational guidelines for the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme, targeting a $1 trillion chemical ind...
Coal India Boosts Power Supply as H1 Despatch Hits 302 MT
Coal India Limited increased coal dispatches to thermal power plants by 6.1 percent to 302.8 million tonnes during the first half of FY 2026...
UCIL Marks Diamond Jubilee as India Expands Nuclear Ambitions
Uranium Corporation of India Limited has entered its Diamond Jubilee year, marking six decades of domestic uranium mining and processing. As...
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...
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 ...
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...
Official Critical Minerals & Mining Gazettes & Notifications
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.