Conference of Mining Ministers concludes in Goa with a call to expedite mineral exploration

6 November 2026

The Conference of Mining Ministers concluded in Goa after two days of talks on the mining sector. The Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, said the Centre and States must work together to expedite mineral exploration, given the growing demand for critical minerals. He also spoke of enhancing States revenue through mining, better mine planning and effective mine closure practices. The Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, spoke of collective efforts towards mineral self-reliance. Shri Keshav Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, said the Ministry had taken note of the issues raised by participating States. Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala took part.