Kolkata, January 28, 2025 – Coal India Limited (NSE: COALINDIA, BSE: 533278) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Curtin University, Western Australia, to collaborate on research and development (R&D) initiatives in the areas of critical minerals, decarbonization, and resource technologies.
Key Details of the MoU
- Signing Date: January 28, 2025
- Location: Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
- Partners:
- Coal India Limited (CIL) – A Maharatna public sector company and the world's largest coal producer.
- Curtin University – A globally recognized institution known for its West Australian School of Mines, Minerals, Energy, and Chemical Engineering.
- Scope of Collaboration:
- Research on critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies.
- Decarbonization strategies for reducing emissions in the mining sector.
- Resource technology innovation to enhance sustainable mining practices.
Strategic Significance
This collaboration reflects Coal India's shift toward sustainable mining and green energy solutions. By leveraging Curtin University's mining and resource engineering expertise, CIL aims to develop new carbon reduction and mineral extraction technologies to support India's transition toward clean energy.Management Statement
CIL highlighted that this MoU will facilitate knowledge-sharing, technology advancement, and future-focused R&D projects, enhancing India's self-reliance in critical minerals required for renewable energy and electric mobility.This agreement is part of CIL's vision to diversify beyond coal and contribute to India's decarbonization roadmap.
