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New Delhi, January 15
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, called on the global community to invest in India’s expansive mining sector during the Ministerial Round Table at the Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Arabia. The round table, held on January 14, focused on building critical mineral supply chains and value creation opportunities. Highlighting India’s renewable energy goals, Reddy underscored the need for critical minerals to expand clean energy capacities. “Value addition across the supply chain will drive prosperity for our people,” he said, inviting international stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in India’s mining industry. Reddy held bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, emphasizing enhanced trade and investment ties. Separate meetings with ministers from Brazil, Italy, and Morocco also focused on economic and technical cooperation, particularly in the minerals sector.
At the forum’s inaugural event at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Reddy toured the India pavilion organized by the Ministry of Mines, showcasing contributions from Coal India, GSI, NMDC, NALCO, and MECL. He also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Riyadh. The minister’s visit aligns with India’s commitment to fostering international partnerships in the mining sector while supporting its clean energy transition. G. Kishan Reddy, India Mining, Future Minerals Forum, Riyadh, Renewable Energy, Critical Minerals, Saudi Arabia, Global Investment, India-Saudi Trade, Mining Sector Innovation.
