Updated on 23 Jun 2026
Download the latest Minerals (Except Atomic & Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016 PDF, which includes all amendments until 10 April 2026. The document covers issues such as mining leases, exploration licenses, prospecting activities, auctions, production requirements, and mineral concessions in India.
Minerals (Other Than Atomic & Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016 are framed under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for regulating the grant of mineral concessions, mining lease, composite license, prospecting license, and exploration license in India. These rules contain the latest amendments till 10 April 2026 and include provisions with respect to reconnaissance operations, exploration licenses, mining lease conditions, captive mining, production and dispatch, mining plan, mineral auction, reporting, environmental management, performance security, and other relevant provisions applicable to mining operations in India. These rules also lay down conditions relating to payment of royalty, boundary survey, mine development, conservation of minerals, reporting of new minerals found, and other responsibilities of lessee/licensee. This book will be highly beneficial for mining companies, mining engineers, geologists, lawyers, consultants, researchers, students, government officers, and other relevant authorities associated with mineral administration and mining regulations.
| Assent Date | 11 Apr 2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| Type | PDF Document |