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On the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026: Parliament

The new Amendment turns states plenary taxing powers over minerals into a licence granted at the Centres discretion, setting up a serious constitutional challenge and dealing a fresh blow to fiscal federalism.

18 Aug 2026 2:37 pm