BusinessIndia Auctions Two Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea
The Indian government has launched an auction for two offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea, Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01, covering over 1,632 sq km. These blocks contain polymetallic nodules with cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper, and rare earth elements. The move aims to boost domestic supplies of critical minerals for electric mobility, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Hindustan Times·




