12-Jun-2026 19:06:11
NLC INDIA : SIGNS MoU WITH CSIR-CECRI FOR CRITICAL MINERALS & RARE EARTHS 🤝⛏️
• 🔬 NLC India has signed an MoU with CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi for collaboration in critical and strategic mineral beneficiation and extraction technologies • 🌍 Partnership aims to support the Government's National Critical Mineral Mission • 🧲 Focus areas include extraction and recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other critical minerals from overburden, lignite/coal mine waste and tailings • 🏭 Studies will initially be carried out on materials generated from Neyveli Mines to assess recovery potential of critical minerals • 📚 Collaboration will also explore similar opportunities across other NLC mining and exploration projects • 🇮🇳 Initiative is aimed at strengthening India's resource security, critical mineral self-reliance and sustainable supply chains 🟢 Impact: Positive (Enhances NLC India's exposure to the strategic critical minerals sector and could unlock value from mining waste through advanced extraction technologies.)
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