- Bid submission deadline fixed for 13 July 2026
- E-auction to be held on MSTC platform
The Government of Odisha has initiated the Phase-XX auction of 11 mineral blocks. Through the Directorate of Mines and Geology, the state has invited electronic bids for mining leases and composite licences covering iron ore, bauxite, manganese, limestone, and aluminous laterite resources. The move is aimed at accelerating mineral development, attracting fresh investments, and ensuring long-term raw material availability for domestic steel, alumina, and ferro-alloy industries.
Among the auctioned assets, the iron ore segment includes the standalone Gadadharpur Iron Ore Block, the Jaldihi Tantigram Iron Ore & Aluminous Laterite Block, and mixed mineral deposits such as the Barpada South Iron & Manganese Ore Block and Patamunda-B Manganese & Iron Ore Block. These assets are expected to attract strong interest from integrated steel mills and ferro-alloy manufacturers seeking long-term captive ore security amid increasing competition for mineral resources.
All the iron ore-bearing blocks have been classified as virgin deposits, indicating untapped mining potential. The availability of new iron ore resources is expected to support future mining investments, beneficiation capacity additions, and downstream steel production within Odisha, which continues to remain one of India’s most critical iron ore-producing states.
According to the tender schedule, the sale of tender documents will commence from 1 June 2026, while the last date for purchase of documents is 6 July 2026. Interested bidders can submit bids until 13 July 2026 through the electronic auction platform operated by MSTC Limited.
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