Coal India Limited (CIL) and Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (CMDC) have recently entered into a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the exploration and exploitation of critical minerals and other minerals of mutual interest. This development is a part of CIL's broader strategy to diversify beyond coal and strengthen India's mineral security, aligned with national goals of self-reliance in critical mineral resources.
Key highlights of this collaboration include:
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The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between CIL and CMDC in identifying and developing mineral resources critical for sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, and advanced manufacturing.
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This partnership reflects the increasing focus on securing strategic and rare earth minerals essential for clean energy technologies and industrial growth.
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The agreement was signed during Chhattisgarh Mining Conclave 2025, a platform marking significant advancements in innovative and responsible mining, where other key MoUs and digital initiatives for mining governance were also launched.
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The initiative complements similar partnerships CIL has with other states like Madhya Pradesh, indicating a nationwide push towards exploring and developing critical mineral resources.
This collaboration signifies a forward-looking approach by Coal India and the Chhattisgarh government to leverage the state's abundant mineral wealth to support India's transition to a sustainable and self-sufficient industrial future.
Source: Indian Masterminds