| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Bhati Kheda, Siwana tehsil, Balotra, Rajasthan |
| Survey Conducted By | Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) |
| Key Findings | Large reserves of 17 rare earth elements (REEs) confirmed in hard rock granite (India's first such block) |
| Significance | Potential to make India a major global supplier, reduce import dependence (currently 80-90% from China) |
| Mining Status | Survey nearing completion; mining leases to be auctioned soon by central government |
| Environmental Factors | No wildlife sanctuaries nearby, minimal expected challenges |
| Key Minerals | 15 lanthanides + scandium & yttrium; used in electronics, magnets, renewable energy, defense |
| Critical Minerals | India identified 30 critical minerals (e.g., Cobalt, Lithium); supply risks due to geopolitical dependencies |
| Govt Initiatives | National Critical Mineral Mission, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), 2023 MMDR Act amendment |
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