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Revision of Critical Minerals Royalty

November 16 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 6 0
  • The Union Cabinet approved revised royalty rates for Caesium, Graphite, Rubidium, and Zirconium.
  • Caesium and Rubidium will have a 2% royalty on the average sale price (ASP) of the metal contained in the ore, Zirconium 1%, and Graphite 2–4% depending on carbon content.
  • Graphite royalty will now be charged on an ad valorem basis to reflect price variations across grades.
  • These minerals are critical for green energy, high-tech applications, electric vehicle batteries, nuclear energy, aerospace, and electronics.

 

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