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Steel Ministry asks SAIL, NMDC to explore mining assets abroad

IN · 2026-10-04

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe Steel Ministry directs SAIL and NMDC to explore overseas mineral assets, prompting both PSUs to evaluate foreign coking coal and other raw-material acquisitions.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onA broader PSU push to secure overseas minerals validates JSW Steel's existing captive coking coal strategy and may ease its raw-material sourcing environment.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youLower input costs for major steel producers could lead to more stable or lower domestic steel prices, benefiting downstream steel-consuming SMEs.

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Source: livemint.com

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