Overview

• The Assam government will imminently issue a blanket order granting the Centre permission for geological investigations across the entire state.
• The Geological Survey of India has identified more than 36,000 sq km with mineral potential, equivalent to nearly 3,000 prospective mines in the Northeast.
• Auctions for seven limestone blocks in Dima Hasao have seen five blocks awarded and two entering a second bidding round, with at least one block slated for operation by December 2025.
• The National Mineral Exploration Trust has completed three key projects in Assam targeting limestone, iron and sillimanite deposits.
• Union and state officials inaugurated a new Indian Bureau of Mines regional office in Guwahati and signed MoUs to mitigate landslide risks and promote sustainable mining practices.