Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Govt. Denies Reports on Private Atomic Mineral Mining Rights
The government said that news reports about private companies being allowed to mine atomic minerals are wrong.
They explained that only the government and related companies are allowed to do this type of mining.
This is because of rules created in 2025.
The Ministry of Mines said that the media reports were incorrect and that they want to keep close control over these minerals for safety and national security.
Government denies media reports of private sector mining rights for atomic minerals.
The Ministry of Mines stated reports are misleading and factually incorrect.
Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025 restrict operating rights to the government and related entities.
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2023 amended the 2002 Act.
The government is committed to strict regulatory control of atomic mineral mining.
- Who
- The Ministry of Mines.
- What
- The government denied reports that private entities are allowed to mine atomic minerals.
- When
- The Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025 were notified on 14th July 2025, and the amendment act came into effect on 17th August 2023.
- Where
- Offshore areas.
- Why
- To clarify misleading reports and reaffirm commitment to existing regulations and national security.
Media Reports
Government Stance
Private Sector Participation
Media Reports
Private entities permitted to mine.
Government Stance
Only Government and related entities can mine.
- Ministry
- Ministry of Mines
- Act Amended
- Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2023
- Date of Amendment
- 17th August 2023
- Rules Notified
- Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025
- Notification Date
- 14th July 2025
