Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) on March 15, 2025, in Hyderabad. NFTDC, an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, will collaborate with CIL to advance technology development and expertise enhancement in the field of critical minerals.
This agreement aims to strengthen India’s capabilities in critical mineral exploration, processing, and sustainable utilization. As demand for rare and strategic minerals rises globally, this initiative will play a vital role in boosting domestic production and reducing import dependency.
In the exchange filing, the company shared, “Coal India Limited (CIL) and the Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC)—an autonomous, self-financing R&D institution under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India have executed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 15, 2025, at Hyderabad. Under this collaboration, CIL and NFTDC will jointly work on technology development and expertise enhancement in the field of critical minerals.”
By leveraging NFTDC’s cutting-edge research and CIL’s extensive mining expertise, the collaboration will focus on developing innovative technologies for efficient mineral extraction and utilization. This MoU aligns with India’s vision for self-reliance in mineral resources and promotes sustainable mining practices.
