Archive · 20 May 2025
IMMT and NTPC Mining Partner for Critical Minerals Research
Imagine two groups teaming up to find and use important minerals found in the earth, like those used in new technologies.
The Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) and NTPC Mining Limited are joining forces.
They're going to work together to research how to get these minerals and use them in a way that's good for the environment.
NTPC Mining wants to be a leader in safe, green, and smart mining.
This collaboration will help India find and use its own resources.
It is part of a bigger plan to make India stronger and more developed.
The groups will focus on making mining better and cleaner.
CSIR-IMMT and NTPC Mining Limited signed an MoU for research on critical minerals.
The collaboration will focus on research and development related to coal, mineral processing, and critical minerals.
NTPC Mining aims to be a future-ready, environmentally responsible, and innovation-led mining enterprise.
The partnership aligns with India's National Critical Minerals Mission.
NTPC Mining supplied nearly 15% of NTPC's coal requirement in FY 2024–25.
- Who
- CSIR-IMMT and NTPC Mining Limited
- What
- Signed an MoU for research on critical minerals.
- When
- The MoU was signed recently.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To advance research and development, and technological collaboration in critical minerals for sustainable development.
- Parties Involved
- CSIR-IMMT and NTPC Mining Limited
- Focus
- Research on coal, mineral processing, and critical minerals
- Aligned With
- Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat
- NTPC Mining Goal
- Safe, sustainable, and efficient mining
- India's Initiative
- National Critical Minerals Mission
- NTPC Mining Coal Supply in FY24-25
- Nearly 15%