Mining the seabed: Modi govt may issue 50 licences for mineral extraction
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All minerals in offshore areas, including atomic minerals, but crude oil and other hydrocarbons, are governed by the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002.
Publication Date:
03/06/2016