NLCIL signs MoU with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for critical and strategic mineral exploration and research

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NLCIL signs MoU with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for critical and strategic mineral exploration and research

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NLC India Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to collaborate on critical and strategic mineral exploration and research. The partnership aims to enhance research and technological capabilities in mineral exploration and extraction technologies. NLCIL's Chairman emphasized the commitment to innovation and sustainable mining practices through this collaboration.

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▪NLCIL signed an MoU with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for mineral exploration and research.
▪The agreement was signed in the presence of key officials from both organizations.
▪The collaboration aims to strengthen research and technology development in critical mineral sectors.

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NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has inked a memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, for exploration in critical and strategic minerals and research.The MoU was signed by I.S. Jasper Rose, Executive Director (Mines and Land), NLCIL and Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Director, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad and Director, TEXMin (Technology Innovation Hub), in the presence of NLCIL Chairman and Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli and D.K. Singh, Chairman, Committee on Critical Minerals in Neyveli on Tuesday.According to a press note, the collaboration with IIT (ISM) TEXMin is expected to strengthen research and technological capabilities in the areas of critical mineral exploration, beneficiation and extraction technologies.

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