Public sector enterprises NMDC and SAIL, through their research and development facilities, have signed a MoU to leverage their collective expertise for the advancement of steel industry.
The collaboration aims to drive innovation in mineral processing and coal utilisation, with a focus on developing advanced beneficiation techniques to upgrade low/lean-grade iron ore and enhance coal processing efficiency, critical for strengthening India’s steel sector, NMDC said on the MoU between its R&D Centre and SAIL’s Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel (RDCIS).
Under this agreement, the R&D facilities will jointly undertake key initiatives such as dry beneficiation of iron ore and limestone, improving coal flowability to reduce chute jamming and conducting research on coal carbonisation and testing. Additionally, technology awareness programmes will be organised to promote knowledge sharing and industry advancements.
The MoU was signed in the presence of NMDC Director (Technical) Vinay Kumar and ED (RP & RED) M. Jaypal Reddy and RDCIS CGM P. Pathak.
“To achieve the target of 300 million tonne crude steel production by 2030, the utilisation of low and lean-grade iron ore is essential to meet raw material requirements. This MoU will play a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality,” Mr. Kumar said. As India’s leading iron ore producer NMDC aims to enhance resource efficiency, improve operational processes contribute to the growth of India’s steel sector, through this strategic partnership, he said.
