Archive · 3 Jan 2026
OIL India to explore critical minerals in Arunachal Pradesh
OIL India has signed an agreement to explore graphite and vanadium in Arunachal Pradesh.
This exploration will take at least two years.
The project aims to help India become more self-reliant in critical minerals.
Other companies like Vedanta Group and Orissa Metallic are also exploring minerals in different areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
The local partner, CESHS, will help with surveys and community coordination.
Public consultations will be held at every stage of the project.
OIL India signed a Deed of Agreement to explore graphite and vanadium in Arunachal Pradesh's Yazali circle.
The exploration phase is expected to take a minimum of two years.
CESHS will participate as a local partner with a 10% stake in the project.
Agreements were also signed for the Depo and Radhpu blocks in Papum Pare district.
Public consultations will be conducted at every stage of the project.
- Who
- OIL India, Vedanta Group, Orissa Metallic, CESHS, Arunachal Pradesh Government
- What
- Exploration of graphite and vanadium in Arunachal Pradesh
- When
- Agreement signed on January 2, 2026
- Where
- Phop block in Keyi Panyor district, Yazali circle, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen resource security, boost strategic self-reliance, and support energy transition
- Companies Involved
- OIL India, Vedanta Group, Orissa Metallic, CESHS
- Minerals to Explore
- Graphite and Vanadium
- Locations
- Phop (Keyi Panyor), Depo (Papum Pare), Radhpu (Papum Pare)
- Exploration Duration
- Minimum 2 years
- CESHS Stake
- 10%
- Nodal Agency
- Geological Survey of India (GSI)