New Delhi: Navratna PSU NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has been declared the preferred bidder for two critical and strategic mineral blocks located in Balod district, Chhattisgarh, as per a regulatory filing made by the company.
The blocks—Semhardih Phosphorite and Limestone Block and Raipura Phosphorite and Limestone Block—were awarded to NLCIL following an e-auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, on May 15 and 16, 2025.
This development marks a strategic diversification for NLCIL, traditionally known for its lignite mining and power generation operations. The acquisition of these mineral blocks aligns with the company’s broader vision of contributing to India’s critical mineral security and supporting the nation’s strategic needs in fertilizers and industrial minerals.
The company is expected to take further steps towards obtaining statutory clearances and developing the blocks for commercial production in due course.
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