India's government has cancelled the auction of nine critical mineral blocks in the seventh round due to inadequate investor interest and a lack of qualified bidders.
This setback is a major blow to the government's plans to boost domestic exploration
Jul 05, 2026
02:11 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has canceled the auction of nine critical and strategic mineral blocks. The move comes due to a lack of investor interest and qualified bidders.
This setback is a major blow to the government's plans to boost domestic exploration and production of these minerals.
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