Union mines ministry has instructed mineral bearing states to process such cases expeditiously
Union mines ministry ims to auction at least 30 more blocks by the close of this financial year
On facilitating the concerned states to expedite various clearances & approvals required for getting mines to commence operations
Mines ministry has pitched for removing export duty on high grade iron ore to sell surplus stock piles in Odisha, Jharkhand
Regarding e-auctions of mineral blocks
After auctions, the successful bidder is required to obtain several clearances so that the mine could be made operational.