Coking coal notified as critical and strategic mineral
12 Feb, 2026
Coking coal notified as critical and strategic mineral
Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment
What Happened?
The government brought coking coal within the critical and strategic mineral framework under the MMDR system. Coking coal is a key input for conventional steel production, making reliable supply important for industrial capacity.
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