Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026
Private Sector Strategy
Experts and policymakers convene to finalize the framework for deeper private sector integration in the mineral value chain.
List Expansion
The Ministry of Mines expands the critical minerals list to 30 items based on supply risk and economic importance.
First Auction Launch
India launches its first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks, including lithium and REEs.
MMDR Act Amendment
Parliament passes bill to allow private sector mining of critical and deep-seated minerals.
India is intensifying its strategic shift to integrate private sector expertise and capital into the exploration and processing of critical minerals. This movement aims to reduce heavy import dependencies and catalyze the nation's ambitious renewable energy and electric vehicle manufacturing targets.
India is aggressively integrating the private sector into its critical minerals strategy to reduce import dependency and accelerate its green energy transition. Experts emphasize that private investment and technical expertise are now the primary engines for the exploration and processing of essential materials like lithium and cobalt.