Eighth tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions launched with 20 blocks
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the eighth tranche of e-auction of 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine States on 15 July 2026, at the curtain raiser of India Mining Week 2026.
Summary
The eighth tranche of e-auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks was launched by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey on 15 July 2026, during the curtain raiser of India Mining Week 2026. The eighth tranche offers 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine States, taking the total number of critical mineral blocks offered to 88, of which 56 have already been auctioned. India Mining Week 2026 will be held from 15 to 17 November.
Key facts
- Launched
- 15 July 2026
- Tranche
- 8th tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions
- Blocks
- 20, across nine States
- Total offered so far
- 88 blocks; 56 auctioned
- Launched by
- G. Kishan Reddy and Satish Chandra Dubey
- India Mining Week 2026
- 15–17 November
Practice MCQs 2 questions
With the eighth tranche launched on 15 July 2026, how many critical mineral blocks have been offered in total so far?
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Correct answer: C — 88
The eighth tranche takes the total number of critical mineral blocks offered to 88, of which 56 have been auctioned.
How many critical and strategic mineral blocks are on offer in the eighth tranche of auctions launched on 15 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 20
The eighth tranche comprises 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine States.