Building Pilot-Scale Capabilities for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in Collaboration with JNARDDC

We are delighted to share a significant milestone in our journey toward advancing mineral and materials innovation. We have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JNARDDC, Nagpur, an autonomous research institution under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

This collaboration marks the establishment of state-of-the-art pilot plants at JNARDDC, Nagpur, focused on the extraction of critical minerals, metals, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)—resources that are vital for emerging technologies and sustainable industrial growth.

In addition, the MoU encompasses the development of molten salt electrochemical cells for the processing and production of Rare Earth Elements, light metals, and alkali metals. These facilities will play a key role in advancing indigenous capabilities in advanced extraction and electrochemical technologies.

Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen research, innovation, and technology translation in the critical minerals and metals sector, contributing to India’s strategic self-reliance and clean-energy transition.

We look forward to the impactful outcomes of this collaboration and the opportunities it creates for research, industry, and sustainable development.