Ministry of Mines

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

Issue Date: 17 February 2026 Published: 19 February 2026

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-19022026-270294 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The Central Government notifies M/s H K & Associates as a "Category 'A' Exploration Agency" under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Mines, through Notification S.O. 882(E) dated 17th February, 2026, notifies M/s H K & Associates as a "Category 'A' Exploration Agency." This action is taken by the Central Government in exercise of 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), following accreditation provided by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India. The notification aligns with guidelines for accredited private exploration agencies issued by the Ministry of Mines vide order number M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated 12th August, 2021. M/s H K & Associates is required to carry out prospecting operations in compliance with the specified guidelines. This notification comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and is valid for five years from the notification date or until the expiry or termination of the granted accreditation, whichever is earlier. The notification was issued by Shakil Alam, Economic Adviser.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-19022026-270294 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 842] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026/MAGHA 28, 1947 1213 GI/2026 MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 17th February, 2026 S.O. 882(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 M/s H K & Associates under "Category 'A' Exploration Agency”, as per the guidelines for notification of accredited private exploration agencies issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Mines, vide order number 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 five years from the date of notification or till expiry or termination of the accreditation granted, whichever is earlier. [F. No. M.VI-16/22/2022-Mines VI] SHAKIL ALAM, Economic Adviser Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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