NML Jamshedpur at the Heart of India-US Critical Minerals Dialogue

Stronger research ties key to clean energy future: US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz

India-US Critical Minerals MoU Spurs Collaboration Talks at CSIR-NML

Jamshedpur, June 16: U.S. Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz, visited the CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) in Jamshedpur along with her team on Monday.  She was accompanied by Braphus Kaalund, Consul for Political and Economic Affairs at the Consulate.

The visit comes in the backdrop of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Critical Minerals between India and the United States, highlighting the strategic importance of the sector for both countries. During the visit, discussions were held on potential collaboration between CSIR-NML and research and academic institutions in the United States. Both sides explored opportunities for partnership in areas related to minerals, metals, materials science, and advanced metallurgy.

CSIR-NML Director Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury gave a detailed presentation on the institute’s achievements, ongoing research projects, and technological capabilities. The US delegation was also shown an exhibition highlighting the laboratory’s pioneering work in critical minerals, metals, materials research, and allied fields.

Addressing the gathering, Kathy Giles-Diaz emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between CSIR-NML and US institutions, particularly in the processing of primary and secondary resources required for clean and green energy technologies. She said that the shared interests and common challenges faced by India and the United States provide significant opportunities for meaningful collaboration and innovation in the critical minerals sector.

The visit is expected to pave the way for stronger research partnerships and knowledge exchange between institutions of the two countries.