Critical Minerals Summit | 06 May 2024
Recently, the Critical Minerals Summit was concluded in New Delhi on a note of strategic collaboration and policy insights, marking significant strides towards India's critical minerals objectives.
- The summit was organised by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
- The objective of the summit was to equip government and industry stakeholders with the knowledge, connections and tools necessary to accelerate the domestic production of Critical Minerals.
- The discussion emphasised a cluster-based approach to enhance synergies in mineral extraction, refining, and utilisation, especially in low-carbon technologies.
- The summit stressed on the need for regulatory clarity, financing structures, and ESG standards to attract investors.
- Organisations like Invest India were commended for their facilitation services in establishing processing capabilities in India.
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