<h1>Mineral allocation: tin deposits submitted for central e auction amid measures to prioritise critical minerals and transparency.</h1> Three tin deposits in Bastar were reported by the state to the Centre for allocation through e auction, invoking the Centre's authority over tin as a strategic mineral. The submission complements transfer of licence and preferred bidder documents for other blocks and sits within a policy framework prioritising critical mineral exploration, e auction allocations, online transparency tools, star rating of minor minerals, vehicle tracking, and District Mineral Foundation support for mining affected areas.