Critical Mineral Asset
On 22nd July, 2024, Coal India Limited (CIL) bagged the first critical mineral asset, a graphite block, in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points
- CIL successfully opened its account in domestic critical mineral asset emerging as the preferred bidder for Khattali Chotti graphite block in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Based on five bedrock samples from the Khattali Chhoti block, the fixed carbon content ranges from 1.99% to 6.50%. The total area of the block is nearly 600 hectares.
- This achievement marks CIL’s first non-coal mineral mining venture.
Impact
- Contributing to Critical Mineral Resources: This development highlights CIL’s strategic move to diversify its portfolio ....
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