# Ministry of Mines

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2027**: Facility Construction — Targeted commencement of construction for the first domestic rare earth magnet plants.
- **2026-Q3**: Bid Evaluation — Expected deadline for bid submissions and technical evaluations by the Ministry.
- **2026-03-20**: Global Bid Invitation — Government of India officially invites bids for domestic magnet manufacturing units.
- **2026-03**: Private Sector Strategy — Experts and policymakers convene to finalize the framework for deeper private sector integration in the mineral value chain.
- **2025-11**: List Expansion — The Ministry of Mines expands the critical minerals list to 30 items based on supply risk and economic importance.
- **2024-02**: First Auction Launch — India launches its first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks, including lithium and REEs.
- **2024**: Mineral Strategy Launch — India identifies critical minerals and launches a dedicated mineral security strategy.
- **2023-08**: MMDR Act Amendment — Parliament passes bill to allow private sector mining of critical and deep-seated minerals.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India Invites Global Bids for Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing
2026-03-20 07:52:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Government of India has officially invited global bids to establish domestic manufacturing facilities for rare earth magnets, a critical component for electric vehicles and wind turbines. This strategic move aims to reduce import dependency, particularly on China, and secure the supply chain for India's ambitious renewable energy and EV targets.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-rare-earth-magnet-manufacturing-bids

### India Pivots to Private Sector to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
2026-03-07 06:21:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India is intensifying its strategic shift to integrate private sector expertise and capital into the exploration and processing of critical minerals. This movement aims to reduce heavy import dependencies and catalyze the nation's ambitious renewable energy and electric vehicle manufacturing targets.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-critical-minerals-private-sector-strategy

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