India offers 20 critical mineral blocks in ninth auction tranche
In short
India put 20 critical mineral blocks up for auction across 8 states in its ninth round. The blocks are tied to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
What the reporting says
India offered 20 critical mineral blocks across eight states in its ninth auction tranche. The blocks cover minerals used in clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The auction is meant to create fresh exploration opportunities for developers and investors in these sectors.
Why it matters
India offered 20 critical mineral blocks across eight states in its ninth auction tranche, with the blocks linked to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The move is aimed at opening fresh exploration opportunities.