Dhanbad, May 15 (PTI) TEXMiN Foundation, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on Friday mentioned it has signed a pact with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, for research collaboration in the sector of critical minerals, uncommon earth aspect processing, recycling, extraction applied sciences and superior mining innovation.
Under the partnership, the 2 institutions will collectively undertake research, know-how growth and educational trade programmes, and determine collaborative initiatives in sectors linked to lithium, graphite, cobalt, nickel, manganese, aluminium, copper, uncommon earth components (REEs), battery supplies and different critical minerals.
The partnership goals to collectively discover and develop technological options throughout the mining worth chain whereas strengthening international cooperation in rising critical mineral ecosystems.
Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN) is an organization created below the aegis of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) programme by the Department of Science and Technology.
“TEXMiN Foundation, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and the University of Pretoria, South Africa, signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of research collaboration. The strategic collaboration brings together TEXMiN’s research and technology innovation expertise with the University of Pretoria’s academic and research advancements in mining, metallurgy, and engineering sciences,” an announcement by the Dhanbad-based basis mentioned.
Under the collaboration, each institutions will undertake joint research and know-how growth programmes targeted on critical mineral concentrating on, superior geophysical strategies, digital subsurface analytics, mineral processing, recycling techniques, and mining innovation, the assertion mentioned.
The partnership can even embrace joint asset growth, entry to amenities and infrastructure for stakeholders and research companions, implementation of collaborative programmes associated to critical minerals, and translational innovation initiatives aligned with evolving international mineral and power transition priorities.
The collaboration additionally opens alternatives for future Centre of Excellence (CoE)-led initiatives throughout each international locations in superior research and growth, skilling, and know-how translation.
Prof Sukumar Mishra, director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and chairman, Hub Governing Board, TEXMiN Foundation, mentioned the collaboration highlights the significance of worldwide cooperation in securing critical minerals and selling sustainable mining applied sciences.
“This partnership reflects the growing importance of international cooperation in securing the future of critical minerals and sustainable mining technologies. By bringing together complementary expertise from India and South Africa, we aim to create meaningful research outcomes, technology-led solutions, and knowledge-sharing platforms that can support industrial transformation and responsible resource development,” Mishra mentioned.
University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Dean Prof Wynand Steyn mentioned the collaboration would strengthen educational and research ties between the 2 international locations.
He mentioned, “By combining our expertise in engineering, mining, metallurgy and technology innovation, we aim to contribute towards future-focused solutions that support responsible resource development, knowledge exchange and industry-relevant research.” PTI NAM MNB
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