Mining Reforms

The latest amendments come with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government opening up key sec­tors for greater private investment

Centre removes distinction between captive and merchant mines, will amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to enforce reforms

Private sector likely to get entry into mineral exploration

A large number of comments/suggestions on the proposed reforms have been received by the ministry in response to public consultation notice, which are being examined in detail

Unattractive on downturn in prices but increased exploration will lead to sustained access to minerals