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  • India: Govt reclassifies limestone as major mineral

    India: Govt reclassifies limestone as major mineral

    Lease terms revised to 50 years for leases granted after 2015 Current mining plans to remain valid till 31 Mar’27 or expiry The Indian government on Tuesday has reclassified limestone as a major mineral completely, eliminating the earlier end-use-based distinctions on the sale or utilisation of the mineral by leaseholders. These new rules are set…