In which year did the government allow private companies to lease mines?
A
1994
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B
2000
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C
1993
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D
1997
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Solution
The correct option is C 1993 The New National Mineral Policy of 1993 allowed private companies to lease mines. These companies were to pay a royalty to the government for the minerals they extracted and sold.