Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) to strengthen collaboration in geophysical investigations. This partnership aims to enhance ongoing projects and activities related to critical and strategic minerals.
The MoU was signed by Shri Sadashiv Samantaray, Director (Commercial) of NALCO & CEO of KABIL, and Dr. Prakash Kumar, Director of CSIR-NGRI, in the presence of Shri Sridhar Patra, CMD of NALCO & Chairman of KABIL, at the NALCO Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar. The collaboration will primarily focus on conducting Geophysical, Geochemical, and Geological surveys, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and modeling. Additionally, it will facilitate scientific knowledge sharing, technical support, and advisory services.
Shri Sridhar Patra, CMD of NALCO & Chairman of KABIL, emphasized that this collaboration will drive innovation and provide actionable insights for ongoing KABIL projects.
KABIL is a joint venture company comprising three Indian public sector undertakings – National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), operating under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
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