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India's confusing critical minerals move

The country is pushing for mineral development, but a recent policy may put operators off

Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, secretary of India's Ministry of Mines, addresses stakeholders at a budget seminar yesterday. Photo: Ministry of Mines / X

Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, secretary of India's Ministry of Mines, addresses stakeholders at a budget seminar yesterday. Photo: Ministry of Mines / X

A report by Bar and Bench, an Indian news agency, revealed today that the country's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of retroactively imposing taxes on mining and related activities.  The 25 July decision...

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