Ministry of Mines (India)

India’s Ministry of Mines will host a roadshow in Porbandar, Gujarat. It falls on December 21, 2024, ahead of India’s first offshore minerals auction.

Ministry of Mines held a webinar on India’s offshore mineral auction. The first tranche offers 13 blocks off Kerala, Gujarat and the Nicobar Islands.

India’s Ministry of Mines launched its first offshore auction. Thirteen blocks in the Arabian and Andaman Seas go up for bid, due by February 2025.

India's Ministry of Mines will launch its first offshore auction. The November 28, 2024 launch covers 13 blocks of sand, lime mud and nodules.

India's Ministry of Mines held a Delhi workshop on offshore mining. The ministry said mineral blocks will soon go to auction under the OAMDR Act.

GSI wrapped up its offshore exploration workshop in Mangalore. Secretary Kantha Rao said auctions of 35 blocks would start in 2-3 months.

GSI will host an offshore exploration workshop in Mangalore. The February 15, 2024 event covers 35 offshore blocks GSI gave the Ministry of Mines.

India’s Mines Ministry published draft offshore mining auction rules. Comments on the rules are due by January 25, 2024, a 30-day window.

India's Parliament passed the offshore minerals amendment bill. Private firms will win offshore leases and licences only by auction.

Geological Survey of India surveyed Andaman and Lakshadweep seas. Nickel enrichment averages 0.25%, reaching up to 0.79%.