The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has invited bids for the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. A total of 20 mineral blocks are being offered for auction. The Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) has been published on the MSTC e-Auction Portal and the Ministry of Mines website. Sale of tender documents will commence from 22 July 2026. Interested bidders can access the tender documents and detailed auction information through the MSTC e-Auction Portal. Contact Details:Designated Officer, Ministry of Mines, Government of IndiaGPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi – 110023Phone: 011-26773606 Tender Portal: https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/moclin/ Reference: CBC 26101/11/0003/2627