Ministry of Mines

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

Issue Date: 19 March 2025 Published: 20 March 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-20032025-261768 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

Notifies M/s Mining Associates Private Limited as a Category 'A' Exploration Agency under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, issues a notification to designate M/s Mining Associates Private Limited as a "Category 'A' Exploration Agency". This action is taken under the powers conferred by section 4(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and is a consequence of accreditation granted by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India. M/s Mining Associates Private Limited is mandated to perform prospecting operations in compliance with the guidelines for accredited private exploration agencies. The notification remains valid for three years from its publication date or until the expiry or termination of the granted accreditation, whichever is earlier. This notification references order No. M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated 12th August, 2021, concerning the guidelines for accredited private exploration agencies.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-20032025-261768 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1309] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025/PHALGUNA 28, 1946 1895 GI/2025 MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th March, 2025 S.O. 1327(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 Mining Associates 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 remain in force 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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