SECL identifies 7 mine dumps for rare earth exploration

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has identified seven mine dumps for the potential extraction of rare earth elements (REEs), a senior company official said.

- PTI

SECL's initiative aligns with the government's push to unlock value from coal mine waste. Trace amounts of rare earth elements have been detected in overburden dumps across major coalfields, potentially reducing India's import dependence.