Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study, Coal minister G Kishan Reddy tells Parliament

Promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli coalfields, according to Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy. Research by Coal India Ltd (CIL) indicates significant REE enrichment in coal and non-coal samples. Commercial extraction hinges on technological advancements and economies of scale, with indigenous technology development underway.