NLC India Ltd is considering the mining of critical minerals, including lithium, and intends to participate in upcoming auctions for these mineral blocks. The move aligns with the global focus on critical minerals and aims to leverage the company’s core competence in mining. NLC India, primarily engaged in coal and lignite mining and power generation, is exploring the viability of these projects in line with the government’s ongoing efforts to auction critical mineral blocks. Once experienced in domestic markets, the company may also explore international opportunities in critical mineral mining. The recent approval of royalty rates for these minerals paves the way for their auction in India.