India fast-tracks critical mineral exploration

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy>>> has directed all mining and exploration agencies under the India — Ministry of Mines>>> to fast-track pending projects and adopt a mission-mode approach. This initiative aims to strengthen India>>>'s mineral security and strategic growth objectives, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>>'s vision of a self-reliant economy. During high-level review meetings in Bengaluru, G. Kishan Reddy>>> emphasized the need for speed, accountability, and the integration of technology, transparency, and efficiency into institutional processes. The meetings involved senior officials from the India — Archaeological Survey of India>>>, India — National Institute of Rock Mechanics>>>, India — Indian Bureau of Mines>>>, and the Remote Sensing and Aerial Survey Division>>>. The focus was on accelerating the exploration of critical and strategic minerals such as Rare-earth element>>>, Galan Lithium>>>, Nickel>>>, Cobalt>>>, Tungsten>>>, Vanadium>>>, and Platinum Group Metals>>>. The agencies presented updates on ongoing projects, technological advancements, and exploration activities, including significant findings by the India — Archaeological Survey of India>>> in India — Karnataka>>> and India — Goa>>>. The plan includes a five-year roadmap for large-scale mapping and AI/ML-enabled mineral targeting, with the goal of making India>>> future-ready and resource-secure.