Ministry of Mines

Notification under second proviso to sub section 1 to section 4 of the MMDR Act

Issue Date: 16 April 2025 Published: 17 April 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-17042025-262495 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The Central Government notifies M/s Hindmetal Exploration Services Private Limited as a Category 'A' Exploration Agency under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Detailed Summary

In exercise of powers under the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and following accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India, the Central Government hereby notifies M/s Hindmetal Exploration Services Private Limited as a "Category 'A' Exploration Agency". This notification is in accordance with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines vide order No. M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated 12th August, 2021. The designated agency is required to undertake prospecting operations adhering to the conditions specified in the aforementioned guidelines. This notification becomes effective upon publication in the Official Gazette and shall remain valid for a duration of three years from the publication date, or until the expiry or termination of the granted accreditation, whichever event occurs earlier.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-17042025-262495 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1731] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025/CHAITRA 26, 1947 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th April, 2025 S.O. 1764(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957) and consequent upon accreditation provided by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India, the Central Government hereby notifies the M/s Hindmetal Exploration Services Private Limited under "Category 'A' Exploration Agencies" as per the guidelines for notification of accredited private exploration agencies issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Mines, vide order No. M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated the 12th August, 2021. 2. The said agency shall carry out prospecting operations in compliance with the conditions specified in the said guidelines. 3. This notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall remain valid for a period of three years from the date of its publication or till the expiry or termination of the accreditation granted, whichever is earlier. [F. No. M.VI-16/22/2022-Mines VI] DINESH MAHUR, Jt. Secy.

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