How to Earn Big Profits from MSTC Mineral Auctions

Understanding MSTC Mineral Auctions 

MSTC Ltd. (a Government of India PSU) conducts transparent e-auctions for minerals on behalf of:

• State Mining Departments

• PSUs

• Captive & commercial miners

Minerals commonly auctioned include:

• Coal

• Iron Ore

• Limestone

• Stone / Boulder

• Manganese

• Minor Minerals

These auctions are price-discovery driven, which means profit depends entirely on pre-auction intelligence and post-auction execution.

Choose the Right Mineral for Maximum Profitability

Not all minerals offer the same margin.

High-Profit Minerals on MSTC

• • Coal (G-Grade / Non-coking) – Strong industrial demand

  • Iron Ore (Low Fe % lots) – Arbitrage opportunities

  • Stone / Boulder – Local demand, fast turnover

  • Limestone – Cement & infrastructure demand

Leegal Insight

New bidders should avoid premium-grade lots initially. Mid-grade or rejected lots often yield higher margins due to lower competition.

    Select the Right State & Auction          Timing

Profitability varies significantly by state due to:

• Royalty structure

• Local demand

• Transportation cost

• Competition density

High-Opportunity States

• Jharkhand

• Odisha

• Chhattisgarh

• Rajasthan

• Madhya Pradesh

• Uttar Pradesh (Stone & Minor Minerals)

⏱️ Timing matters: Auctions before infrastructure seasons (road, rail, construction) often see price spikes post-auction.