Quartz, Felspar, and Mica, commonly found in pegmatite rocks, are an important source of many critical minerals like Lithium, ...

Barytes, Feldspar, Mica, and Quartz minerals have been reclassified as major minerals category, the Ministry of Mines said in ...

The decision follows the approval of the National Critical Mineral Mission by the Union Cabinet on January 29, 2025, which ...

The government on Friday said that it has changed the classification of barytes, felspar, mica and quartz into the category of major minerals. This move would pave the way for an increased exploration ...

FEMMI secretary general praises Centre's decision to exclude certain minerals from minor minerals list, easing mining regulations.

The Ministry of Mines has classified barytes, felspar, mica, and quartz as major minerals, extending leases by 50 years. This ...

Vijayawada: Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra has ordered a stop to the execution of lease order given to the YS Venkat Reddy Barytes Mines. He would take up an inquiry into the “deviations” and ...

The Ministry of Mines vide gazette notification dated 20th February, 2025 has shifted minerals Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals.This ...

India reclassifies barytes, felspar, mica, and quartz as major minerals, aiming to boost critical mineral exploration and ...

Quartz, Felspar and Mica are found in pegmatite rocks, which are an important source of many critical minerals such as Beryl, Lithium, Niobium, Tantalum, Molybdenum, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, etc.