Aizawl July 7, 2023: Directorate of Geology & Mining (DGM), Commerce & Industries Department bultumin State Geological Programming Board (SGPB) chuan an hnathawh dan hrang hrang an thlirho. 

GAD Conference Hall-a thutkhawmah hian kum kalta chhunga Directorate of Geology & Mining leh Geological Survey of India (Tripura-Mizoram Circle) hnathawh hrang hrangte tarlan a ni a, Nikum lama SGPB thutkhawm neih taka pawm tawh hmalakna te sawiho a ni. 

Thutkhawma tarlan danin Sorkar kum liamta khan Directorate of Geology & Mining (DGM) chuan sorkar sum bawmah cheng nuai 12,23,97,489 an chhunglut a ni. Hetih lai hian DGM chhungah Mizoram pum enkawltu thawktu nghet chu 48 an niin sanctioned post chu 86 a ni.

DGM hnuaiah hian Dan thar 2: Draft- The Mizoram Minor Minerals [Concession & Prevention of Illegal Mining], Rules 2023 leh The District Mineral Foundation Rules of Mizoram, 2023 an siam chu Cabinet thutkhawmin kumin kumtir lam khan alo pawm tawh a. Heng Dan-te hi Assembly thutkhawma pawm anih hnuah hman theih a ni ang. 

India has begun exploring for critical minerals in Mizoram and Assam to strengthen its mineral security, as announced by Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on August 21, 2025. Reddy stressed the importance of working with northeastern states because of their unique legal systems. He pointed out that Arunachal Pradesh is participating in coal auctions for the first time, and similar initiatives are taking place in Mizoram and Assam. 

This exploration supports the government's goal of self-reliance, or Aatmanirbharta, to lessen dependence on imports amid global supply challenges.The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament, represents a major reform in the mining sector, especially for critical minerals and coal. Reddy called the bill a turning point.

There are plans to further change the MMDR Act to ensure fair sales. Critical minerals are important for national security and industries such as electronics and aviation, and they are a priority. In the last five years, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has conducted 108 exploration projects in the Northeast, with 23 active in 2022-23. Nationwide, GSI plans to carry out 1,200 projects from 2024-25 to 2030-31 to improve mineral discoveries.

The Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which has a budget of Rs 16,300 crore until 2030-31. It aims to address mining, beneficiation, and recycling. The mission expects Rs 18,000 crore in investments from both public and private sectors. The government is also urging private companies to explore critical minerals ove

Save the Date – 28 August 2025 | Aizawl, Mizoram

Unlocking Mizoram’s Mineral Potential: Exploration & Auction Frameworks

MECL, in collaboration with the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Mizoram, and the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), is pleased to announce a one-day workshop in Aizawl, Mizoram on 28 August 2025.

This important event is part of the vision for the overall development of the North East, with a special focus on harnessing the region’s mineral wealth for sustainable economic growth.

The workshop will convene policymakers, industry experts and stakeholders to:

1. Showcase Mizoram’s untapped mineral potential

2. Discuss emerging exploration technologies and auction frameworks

3. Create a roadmap for investment, value addition and inclusive development

Mark your calendars – your participation will contribute to shaping the future of the North East’s mineral sector.

The site of a stone quarry collapse in Mizoram’s Sihphir Neihbawih last week, which resulted in the death of one worker, injuries to another and left two labourers missing under the debris, was visited by the state’s Disaster Management and Rehabilitation (DM&R) Minister Lalnilawma on Monday.

During the visit, the minister expressed deep concern over the incident and offered his condolences to the bereaved family and residents of Sihphir village. He also reviewed the ongoing rescue operation to locate the two missing workers—one belonging to the Chakma community and the other from Jharkhand—and appreciated the sustained efforts of all those involved in the operation.

Lalnilawma commended the local villagers, the Young Mizo Association (YMA), and personnel from the Quick Response Team (QRT) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for their continued commitment in difficult conditions. He noted that rescue teams were mobilised without delay after the collapse was reported.

Officials said teams from the Additional District Disaster Management Authority (ADDMA), the DM&R department, QRT and NDRF were immediately deployed at the site. The operation has been supported throughout by the Central YMA and local volunteers, while officials from the Aizawl Deputy Commissioner’s office, DM&R department, and the Geology and Mining Department are closely monitoring the situation.

The quarry collapse trapped four workers. Muana, a resident of Manipur, lost his life in the incident, while another worker sustained injuries and is currently undergoing medical treatment. The search continues for the remaining two workers still buried under the rubble.

As an immediate relief measure, Lalnilawma handed over financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to Sihphir village leaders to help meet essential expenses related to the rescue efforts. Earlier, state Home Minister K Sapdanga and Forest Minister Lalthansanga had also visited the site and provided financial support to the village leadership.