The government will put on sale around 20 critical mineral blocks by the end of June, according to the mines secretary. The auction process for the first round is almost complete, and the results will be declared soon. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements are in high demand for clean energy technologies. The government has undertaken exploration for many critical mineral blocks, and they are now available for auction. The government is also planning to auction offshore mines in the coming months. Read more for details.