New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines will hold a Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities event on April 29-30, 2024, in New Delhi.
The summit will bring together industry leaders, startups, government officials, scientists, academics, and policy experts to discuss and deliberate upon the key challenges and opportunities in the field of critical mineral beneficiation and processing.
The summit will focus on the advancement of commercially viable and environmentally sustainable solutions to address the critical materials challenges faced by the country. The event will also provide an opportunity for participants to share knowledge and promote collaboration in the field of critical minerals processing.
The Ministry of Mines has identified eight key minerals for focus at the summit, including Glauconite (Potash), Lithium – Rare Earth Elements (Laterite), Chromium, Platinum Group, Graphite, Tungsten associated with Graphite, Rare Earths (RE), and Vanadium associated with Graphite. This will provide a platform for industry-to-business collaborations and knowledge sharing in the areas of mineral auction progress, policy incentives for CRM ecosystem development, and the advancement of commercially viable and environmentally sustainable solutions.