Atomic Minerals

A bill that seeks to allow the private sector to mine six out of 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals such as gold and silver was passed by Rajya Sabha today.

A bill to allow the private sector to mine six atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals like gold and silver was approved by the Lok Sabha today.

With Kudankulam unit 2 likely to become operational during this financial year, the government has allocated Rs 10,446 crore to the Department of Atomic Energy for power generation and research.

The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic minerals) stood at Rs 2 lakh cr during FY2010-11.

A bill that seeks to allow the private sector to mine six out of 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals such as gold and silver was passed by Rajya Sabha today.

A bill to allow the private sector to mine six atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals like gold and silver was approved by the Lok Sabha today.

With Kudankulam unit 2 likely to become operational during this financial year, the government has allocated Rs 10,446 crore to the Department of Atomic Energy for power generation and research.

The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic minerals) stood at Rs 2 lakh cr during FY2010-11.