印度启动勘探许可证拍卖,以解锁锂和铜等关键矿物。 India launches auction for exploration licenses to unlock critical minerals like lithium and copper.

印度将于3月13日在果阿启动首场勘探许可证拍卖, 目的是解开该国尚未开发的关键矿物, 如锂、铜和稀土元素。 India will launch its first-ever auction of Exploration Licences on March 13 in Goa, aimed at unlocking the country's untapped critical minerals like lithium, copper, and rare earth elements. 2023年《MMDR修正法案》授权的拍卖允许私人参与勘探,目的是改善矿产安全和减少对进口的依赖。 The auction, authorized by the MMDR Amendment Act 2023, allows private participation in exploration and aims to improve mineral security and reduce dependence on imports. 拍卖将分为13个区块,包括锌、钻石和白金集团元素等矿物,通过网上招标系统进行。 The auction will feature 13 blocks and include minerals such as zinc, diamond, and platinum group elements, conducted via an online bidding system.