Minerals that Matter
Objectives
- Strategic Role of Critical Minerals
Highlight the indispensable role of critical minerals in securing India’s future across high-impact sectors such as defence, aerospace, electric mobility, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. - Bridge Gaps in the Critical Mineral Value Chain
Facilitate dialogue to address the disconnect between exploration, extraction, processing, and end-use manufacturing, with a focus on strengthening enabling technology and policy ecosystems. - Confronting the Technology and IP Deficit in Critical Minerals
India faces a significant shortfall in indigenous technologies and IP ownership across critical mineral processing, separation, and recycling. Dependence on foreign technologies has limited domestic value addition and delayed industrial readiness. This session will address the core issue India’s weak foothold in critical mineral innovation and explore pathways for IP-led tech transfer, co-development, and ecosystem building. - Accelerate Indigenous R&D and Innovation
Encourage research and innovation in rare-earth magnets, propulsion materials, recyclable technologies, and strategic components critical to circular and sustainable applications. - Support Evidence-Based Policy and Strategy
Generate actionable insights and stakeholder inputs for a comprehensive landscape
Takeaways
- Preliminary Roadmap for Circular Economy in Critical Minerals
With actionable models for re-use, recycling, and resource efficiency tailored to Indian conditions. - Identification of Regulatory and Innovation Bottlenecks
Addressing barriers in mining approvals, IP enforcement, and scale-up challenges. - Strengthened Industry–Academia–Policy Convergence
Catalyzing mission-oriented innovation, skilling and applied R&D - Publication of “Minerals that Matter” Landscape Report
Featuring expert analysis, emerging trends, policy insights, and a future-ready strategy framework for India’s mineral economy.
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