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NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna government enterprise, has been declared the preferred bidder for two mineral blocks in Chhattisgarh — the Semhardih Phosphorite and Limestone Block and the Raipura Phosphorite and Limestone Block, both located in Balod district. The blocks were awarded following a critical and strategic mineral blocks e-auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, on May 15 and May 16, 2025. The announcement was made on May 27, 2025, under SEBI Listing Regulations. This marks NLCIL's entry into critical minerals (phosphorite) and limestone mining, diversifying beyond its core lignite and coal-based power business.
Positive for shareholders — this diversification into critical minerals (phosphorite for fertilizers) and limestone aligns with India's self-reliance push and opens new long-term revenue streams beyond conventional power generation. The market may view this favourably as it strengthens NLCIL's growth pipeline, though actual financial impact depends on reserve estimates and future development plans.