Updated on 17 Jun 2026
On 30 March 2026, the Minerals (Other Than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 have been published by the Government of India under the MMDR Act, 1957. The amendment includes clauses dealing with deep seated minerals, addition of contiguous areas in mining leases and composite licence, explorations for minor minerals, and addition of minerals to mining lease.
The Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016 (Second Amendment) are amendments that have been brought into effect in order to make significant changes in the mineral concession regulations in relation to major minerals in India. These rules, which have been issued under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, make necessary improvements with regard to reconnaissance permits, prospecting licenses, composite licenses, and mining leases. The primary objectives of bringing about such changes in the law include increasing transparency, making ease of doing business easier, adopting auction based allocation of mineral resources, and improving compliance with the applicable laws. The relevant notifications have made provision for certain significant aspects of the law including license conditions, performance security, mineral dispatch, reporting, environment safety, and data provision.