India plans to auction 20 critical mineral blocks, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, by end-June for clean energy technology.

India's Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao announced plans to auction 20 critical mineral blocks, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, by the end of June. These minerals are essential for clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electricity networks, and electric vehicles. The first round of seven blocks is almost complete, with results expected next month.