The Ministry of Mines on February 21, 2025, issued a notification regarding the reclassification of Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz as Major Minerals.
The following has been stated: -
•The Ministry of Mines has reclassified Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz from minor to major minerals as of February 20, 2025. This move aligns with the National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to enhance the exploration and mining of critical minerals.
•The change will ensure better extraction of critical minerals like Lithium and Beryl, which were previously overlooked.
•Existing leases will not be affected, and the revenue will continue to go to state governments, with a four-month transition period until June 30, 2025.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. 2105215]
