India on Wednesday launched the first part of its critical minerals auction worth an estimated 450 billion rupees ($5.40 billion), the country's mines minister said.
Mines minister Pralhad Joshi said the auctions would be held in eight states, including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir and would include minerals such as lithium, potash, vanadium, graphite, and rare earth elements.
"I also take this opportunity to invite prospective bidders from acros...
India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion
