TFP Bureau, New Delhi, April 29, 2024: The Ministry of Mines, in partnership with the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti), Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), and Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), is hosting the “Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities” from April 29th to April 30th, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.
The Critical Minerals Summit represents a crucial platform aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in critical mineral beneficiation and processing. This summit is particularly significant against the backdrop of India’s rapid economic expansion and ambitious clean energy targets, highlighting the urgent necessity of securing a domestic supply of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) vital for key technologies such as renewable energy systems and electric vehicles.
Diverse Indian and international stakeholders are convening at the summit, including industry leaders, startups, government officials, scientists, academics, and policy experts. The event will facilitate active dialogue and interactive workshops addressing critical topics such as mineral auction progress, policy incentives for CRM ecosystem development, and the advancement of commercially viable and environmentally sustainable solutions.
The summit’s agenda features technical sessions focusing on eight key minerals: Glauconite (Potash), Lithium – Rare Earth Elements (Laterite), Chromium, Platinum Group, Graphite, Tungsten associated with Graphite, Rare Earths (RE), and Vanadium associated with Graphite. These sessions offer valuable opportunities for business-to-business collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The overarching objective of the Critical Minerals Summit is to equip government and industry stakeholders with the necessary knowledge, connections, and tools to accelerate domestic production of CRMs, aligning with India’s economic growth and sustainability objectives. This collaborative effort underscores India’s commitment to advancing critical mineral beneficiation and processing capabilities to support future technological advancements and environmental sustainability.
