Indian government halts tungsten mining deal over biodiversity concerns in Tamil Nadu.

The Indian government has ordered the Geological Survey of India to reassess the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu, with concerns over a biodiversity site within the block area. The process of issuing a Letter of Intent to the winning bidder, Hindustan Zinc Limited, has been temporarily halted. This decision follows complaints and opposition from the Tamil Nadu government and local communities.

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