Section 2(1)(j) in Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016
(j)"value of estimated resources" means an amount equal to the product of,-(i)the estimated quantity of mineral resources for which the prospecting licence, prospecting licence-cum-mining lease or mining lease, as the case may be, is granted, expressed in metric tonne; and(ii)the average price per metric tonne of such mineral as published by Indian Bureau of Mines for the relevant State for a period of twelve months immediately preceding the month of computation of the value of estimated resources.