Investors to be Introduced to MPs Mineral Wealth , Investment Policies : CM Dr. Yadav

The Madhya Pradesh Mining Conclave 2.0 is being organized at Katni on August 23 in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. The conclave is focussing on sectors such as coal and energy, hydrocarbons, technological advancement, critical minerals, and limestone & cement. CM Dr. Yadav will also hold one-on-one discussions with domain experts and investors.

The event is expected to be attended by over 2,000 industry representatives, including investors and industrialists from various states across the country. Various sessions related to minerals and mining will be conducted during the conclave.

CM Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as hub for mining and mineral resources. With the state’s abundant minerals and investment-friendly policies, MP is playing a significant role in the country’s industrial progress. The mining sector will not only strengthen the state economy but will also contribute significantly to Nation’s industrial development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ .

Exhibition on Mineral Wealth

Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources and contributes significantly to national mineral production, including 73% of copper, 29% of rock phosphate, 26% of manganese, 9% of limestone, 8% of coal, 3% of bauxite and 1% of iron ore. An exhibition showcasing the state’s mineral wealth will be set up at the conclave venue.

Leading Industrial Houses Show Interest

Prominent figures participating include: Shri Rajesh Joshi, Director General, Geological Survey of India, Shri Pankaj Kulshreshtha, Chief Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Singh, CMD, HCL, Shri Surendra Singh Kshatriya, Director (Finance), MECL, Shri Chandra Shekhar Singh, GM Business Development, CIL Shri Biranchi Das, Director, SECL, Bilaspur, Prof. Dr. Preetam Nasapuri and Prof. Dr. A.K. Tiwari, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, MD Danish and Shri Dheeraj Kumar, Texmin, Shri Dilip Ranjan Kanugo, Chief Ore Dressing Officer & Director, IBM Nagpur, Shri Neeraj Gupta, CEO, i-Energy Shri Ajit Chaudhary, Director, Elitec Prof. G.K. Pradhan, AKS University Tushar Chakravarty, Executive Director, Deloitte Nagesh Shinoy, Executive Director, HCL Harsh V. Trivedi (MD) and Nishkshal K. Trivedi (Director), Ramnik Power & Alloys M.M. Abdullah, Director, MOIL Govind A. Shorewala, Owner, Vinmir Resources Pvt. Ltd. Shri Rahul Agrawal, Director, Singhal Business Pvt. Ltd. Shri Chidambaram Madan, Director, Loham & CEO B.S. Talwar, Senior Manager (Technical), IREL Bhimsi Kachot, Chief Strategy & Business Development, Adani Cement Shri Kaushik Bose, MD, Mineware Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Shri Alok Mehta, Director (Mining & Strategic Projects), Arcelor Mittal Shri Mayank Guggali, Director, Mahakaushal Refractories Pvt. Ltd. Afroz, CEO, Auro Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd.

Platform for Mineral Companies, Industry Reps & Stakeholders

The Katni Mining Conclave will bring together mineral companies, industry representatives, and other major stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation. The event aims to showcase Madhya Pradesh’s rich mineral resources and attract investments . Discussions will be held cover coal, limestone, oil & gas, and other critical minerals. Special focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in mining.

Themes like digital transformation, energy security, and sustainability will also be explored, along with discussions on automation in mining operations and potential in alternative energy sources like Coal Bed Methane (CBM). Key issues related to cement, energy, and mineral-based industries will be discussed in depth.

MoUs to Be Signed

Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed during the conclave, They include Coal India Limited, Directorate of Geology and Mining, Govt. of MP, and Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Ltd. for the exploration and mining of critical and other minerals,

Directorate of Geology and Mining, MP State Mining Corporation and Texmin, Directorate of Geology and Mining, MP State Mining Corporation, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal

These MoUs aim to strengthen India’s mineral exploration goals and promote social-economic development in the region through mutual collaboration, coordinated efforts, and resource sharing.

MP Mining Conclave 1.0 Received ₹19,650 Crore Investment Proposals

The first mining conclave was held on 17–18 October 2024 at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, Bhopal, where investment proposals worth ₹19,650 crore were received from 11 industrial entities.