MSTC Mineral Resources Registration

To participate, you must register as a Buyer under the Mineral Resources segment

Step 1: Visit Official MSTC Portal

👉 https://www.mstcecommerce.com

• Click “Register”

• Select Buyer Registration

• Choose Mineral Resources / Coal / Iron Ore / Minor Minerals (as applicable)

Step 2: Choose Entity Type

You must select the correct constitution:

• Proprietorship

• Partnership / LLP

• Private Limited / Public Limited

• Individual (rarely allowed for minerals)

⚠️ Wrong entity selection leads to rejection or blacklisting risk.

Step 3: Documents Required (Mandatory)

A. Business Documents

• PAN Card (Firm / Company)

• GST Registration Certificate

• Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed

• MSME / Udyam Certificate (optional but recommended)

• Mining License / Trade License (if applicable)

B. Authorized Signatory

• Aadhaar Card

• PAN Card

• Mobile & Email (linked with Aadhaar)

C. Banking Details

• Cancelled Cheque

• Bank Account Details (Name must match entity)

D. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

• Class 3 DSC (Signing + Encryption)

• In the name of Authorized Signatory

• Mandatory for bidding & payments

Step 4: Online Form Filling

• Fill entity & contact details

• Upload documents (PDF, clear & legible)

• Map DSC with MSTC portal

• Submit application

Step 5: MSTC Verification & Approval

• MSTC reviews documents

• May raise queries / clarification

• Approval timeline: 2–5 working days

📩 Approval confirmation comes via registered email

Step 6: Segment Activation (Very Important)

Registration alone is not enough.

You must:

• Apply for specific mineral / state auction

• Accept auction-specific terms

• Deposit EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

Only after this → Live bidding access is enabled

Step 7: Participate in Live Mineral Auction

Once approved:

• Login → Buyer Dashboard

• Select Auction → Pay EMD

• Enter Live Bid

• Post-auction → Pay Sale Value → Lifting & Transit