India and Chile Strengthen Mining Sector Cooperation at Industry Round Table

02 Apr 2025 CW Team

During the discussions, Shri G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Chile in copper, lithium, and other critical minerals, which are essential for India’s industrial growth and transition to sustainable energy. H.E. Aurora Williams highlighted Chile’s global leadership in copper and lithium mining and expressed enthusiasm for expanding partnerships with India to meet the mineral demands of both nations and advance greener technologies.

The round table, organised by the International Copper Association, India, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration, sustainable mining, and value-added mineral processing. Participants discussed renewing the India-Chile Memorandum of Understanding on Geology and Mineral Resources, ensuring a more future-ready framework for collaboration in the critical minerals sector.

As India’s demand for copper, lithium, and rare earth elements rises, the discussions underlined the strategic importance of these minerals for electric mobility, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing. Both nations are exploring opportunities for joint ventures, long-term supply agreements, and cross-border investments. Chile’s expertise in copper and lithium production offers Indian companies access to key resources through Greenfield and Brownfield mining projects. The discussions also highlighted potential technology transfers, sustainable mining best practices, and measures to strengthen the global mineral supply chain.

This enhanced cooperation aims to build a resilient and sustainable mining partnership that supports the long-term energy and economic goals of both countries. The India-Chile Mining Industry Round Table marks a crucial step in fostering mutual growth, technological exchange, and a sustainable future for the mining sector

India and Chile have taken a significant step toward deeper cooperation in the mining sector through the India-Chile Mining Industry Round Table. Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines, led the Indian delegation, which included Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, senior ministry officials, and CMDs and CEOs from major Indian companies such as Coal India Limited, Hindustan Copper Limited, Hindalco, Vedanta, Adani, JSW, and JSPL. The Chilean delegation was led by H.E. Aurora Williams, Minister of Mines, Chile. During the discussions, Shri G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Chile in copper, lithium, and other critical minerals, which are essential for India’s industrial growth and transition to sustainable energy. H.E. Aurora Williams highlighted Chile’s global leadership in copper and lithium mining and expressed enthusiasm for expanding partnerships with India to meet the mineral demands of both nations and advance greener technologies. The round table, organised by the International Copper Association, India, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration, sustainable mining, and value-added mineral processing. Participants discussed renewing the India-Chile Memorandum of Understanding on Geology and Mineral Resources, ensuring a more future-ready framework for collaboration in the critical minerals sector. As India’s demand for copper, lithium, and rare earth elements rises, the discussions underlined the strategic importance of these minerals for electric mobility, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing. Both nations are exploring opportunities for joint ventures, long-term supply agreements, and cross-border investments. Chile’s expertise in copper and lithium production offers Indian companies access to key resources through Greenfield and Brownfield mining projects. The discussions also highlighted potential technology transfers, sustainable mining best practices, and measures to strengthen the global mineral supply chain. This enhanced cooperation aims to build a resilient and sustainable mining partnership that supports the long-term energy and economic goals of both countries. The India-Chile Mining Industry Round Table marks a crucial step in fostering mutual growth, technological exchange, and a sustainable future for the mining sector

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