mines · In Force

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957

50-year leases, e-auction of blocks, DMF (District Mineral Foundation), NMET. 2021: captive mine flexibility. 2023: critical minerals exploration by government agencies.

Amended

2015, 2016, 2021, 2023

Ministry

Ministry of Mines

Key provisions and changes

• E-auction of mineral blocks
• DMF (District Mineral Foundation)
• 50-year mining leases
• Critical minerals framework (2023)
• Captive mine end-use flexibility (2021)