IMMT signs pact for research on critical minerals, sustainable mining
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Bhubaneswar: The
Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology
(CSIR-IMMT) here on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
NTPC Mining Limited
to pursue research initiatives of direct interest and those related to coal, mineral processing and extraction industry, including critical minerals.
As part of the collaboration, the NTPC delegation visited CSIR-IMMT's critical minerals technology development facilities and deliberated on focused research and development and
technological collaboration
on critical minerals vital for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
NTPC Mining CEO Naveen Jain said the MoU is a significant milestone in its journey towards building a future-ready, environmentally responsible and innovation-led mining enterprise.
"The collaboration directly aligns with our vision to be a benchmark organisation in safe, sustainable and efficient mining through technological excellence and environmental stewardship. By combining NTPC Mining's operational strength with CSIR-IMMT's cutting-edge research capabilities, we aim to drive transformative improvements in mine planning, mineral beneficiation and sustainable mine closure practices," he added.
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Ramanuj Narayan, director of CSIR-IMMT, said the collaboration comes at a moment when India advances its efforts under the National Critical Minerals Mission. "NTPC Mining's growing role in resource security and its forward-looking approach to diversifying into critical minerals aligns well with our mandate to deliver science-led, scalable solutions to industry," he added.
"At CSIR-IMMT, we have been steadily building infrastructure and capabilities to support the development and deployment of technologies in this space. Partnerships with industrial stakeholders are essential for translating research into impact, particularly when it comes to scaling up and commercial readiness. We are confident that the MoU will help catalyse technology-driven outcomes that contribute meaningfully to national priorities in critical minerals for sustainable development," he added.
NTPC Mining Ltd supplied nearly 15% of NTPC's coal requirement in FY 2024–25, with production of over 134 million tonnes since its inception in 2018.
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