Coking coal notified as a critical and strategic mineral
20 Jan, 2026
Coking coal notified as a critical and strategic mineral
Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment
What Happened?
In January, coking coal was brought within the critical and strategic mineral framework. The policy move recognises the strategic importance of coking coal for steelmaking and seeks to support supply security and resource management.
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