NLC India Limited Secures Composite Licence for Phosphorite & Limestone Blocks in Chhattisgarh
NLC India Limited has secured a composite licence for Semhardih and Raipura Phosphorite & Limestone Blocks in Chhattisgarh. The company was declared Preferred Bidder on 27.05.2025, submitted performance securities on 10.06.2025, and received the Letter of Intent on 02.09.2025. The composite licence was granted on 24.04.2026.
Securing licences for strategic mineral blocks is significant for NLCIL's long-term growth and diversification, impacting its future operations and resource base.
The company has been granted a composite licence for key mineral blocks, which is a positive development for its resource acquisition and expansion strategy.
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has been granted a composite licence for the Semhardih Phosphorite & Limestone Block and the Raipura Phosphorite & Limestone Block, located in the Balod District of Chhattisgarh. The company emerged as the Preferred Bidder for these critical and strategic mineral blocks during the Tranche-V auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines.
NLCIL participated in the auction and was declared the Preferred Bidder on 27.05.2025. Subsequently, the company submitted Performance Securities to the Government of Chhattisgarh on 10.06.2025. The Letter of Intent (LoI) for the Composite Licence was issued by the State Government of Chhattisgarh on 02.09.2025 for both blocks. NLCIL has also prepared and submitted the Scheme of Prospecting to the Director of Geology and Mining, Govt. of Chhattisgarh on 30.03.2026.
The composite licence, allowing for detailed geological exploration in these blocks, was officially granted by the Mineral Resources Department, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, vide letter Nos. LAND-4401/29/2025-MRD and LAND-4401/30/2025-MRD, both dated 24.04.2026.
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