Critical Minerals: Singareni, CSIR-IMMT Join Forces for Exploration & Production.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Odisha. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the exploration, production, and technological application concerning critical minerals found within SCCL's extensive mining areas.

According to SCCL, this collaboration with CSIR-IMMT is set to bring modern technologies to the forefront for detecting and utilizing these vital minerals. The agreement highlights that CSIR-IMMT will provide comprehensive technical support to SCCL's upcoming initiatives in this sector. Crucially, the partnership emphasizes the use of environmentally sustainable technologies throughout the production processes, aligning with global best practices for responsible resource extraction.