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New Indian minerals policy clears way for private explorers

The Indian Union Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) paving the way for private and government agencies to bid for at least 100 mineral blocks.
Under the policy, provincial governments would identify prospective mineral blocks to be auctioned for exploration and would invite a second round of bidding once exploration reports were submitted.