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Tranche 6 critical, strategic minerals auction to see 23 blocks under hammer

Ministry of Mines has launched the 6th tranche of auction comprising 23 blocks, which includes 19 composite licence (CL) and 4 mining lease (ML) blocks across 13 states, according to an official release.

These blocks, spread across Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, host minerals crucial for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and strategic sectors.

Key minerals include Rare Earth Elements (REE), Niobium, Tantalum, Caesium, Tungsten, Lithium, Tin, Graphite, Vanadium, Cobalt, Titanium, Gallium, Zirconium, Rock Phosphate, Potash, and other rare metals.

The sale of tender documents will start on September 23, 2025 till November 24, 2025 (by 17:00 hrs IST), while the last date for submission of bids is December 1, 2025 (by 17:00 hrs IST).

The Ministry of Mines has completed five tranches covering 55 blocks, with 34 successfully auctioned so far. The revenue generated from these auctions will accrue to the respective State Governments.