Coal India arm SECL identifies 7 mine dumps for rare earth exploration
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd has identified seven mine dumps in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for potential rare earth element exploration. SECL has initiated a tender process to engage specialist partners, with scientific surveys expected within a year to pinpoint commercially viable sites, supporting India’s push for self-reliance in critical minerals for EVs, renewables, and high-tech industries.
