Scheme to expedite the exploration of critical minerals
December 24 , 2023 331 days 323 0
The Ministry of Mines has introduced a new scheme to expedite the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals.
It aims to eliminate delays in project approvals, accelerate project execution, and encourage larger companies and international players to engage in exploration projects with NMET funding.
The ministry of Mines will directly sanction exploration projects to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs).
These NPEAs are now permitted to bid for auctioning mineral blocks they have explored, a privilege previously unavailable to them.