
According to an update from the office of Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC) the organization has started the tendering process for carrying out detailed exploration of different Bauxite and Iron Ore blocks in the State. The Corporation has also started processing tender for preparation of Exploration and Pre-feasibility Report of the blocks.

The bauxite blocks are situated at Sukhjhar, Rupakhar and Pathrai blocks covering a total area of about 580 hectors. According to the Central Government data, the exploration of bauxite mineral reserves had been going on in Kabirdham, Surguja, Balrampur, Jashpur, Kanker and Kondagaon districts of Chhattisgarh.
The mining activities of major minerals including Bauxite, are regulated as per the provisions contained in the amended Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, 1957 and the rules framed under it with consultation with all stakeholders, including State Governments .
Further, the measures for conservation of minerals, including bauxite are taken as per the provisions of MMDR Act, 1957 and National Mineral Policy-2008.
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