Centre to come up with list of critical minerals, draft policy this week

The critical minerals list is likely to have more than 40 minerals

In a significant move aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency and ensuring resource sustainability, the Centre is planning to come up with a comprehensive list of critical minerals and introduce a draft policy to regulate their extraction, processing, and utilisation.

A comprehensive critical minerals list and a draft policy are likely to be announced this week as inter-ministerial and industry discussions on the plan have concluded, people aware of the development told Business Standard.

“The plan is to release the critical minerals list on June 28,” said two officials who have worked with the government on the plan.

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