The inaugural day of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 witnessed a thematic session titled “Sustainable Mining: Safeguarding the Future.” This session brought together leading experts and policymakers to discuss critical issues like resource conservation, decarbonization, eco-friendly practices, AI-driven innovations, and the integration of renewable energy in mining.

Key dignitaries, including Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, and Cabinet Minister for Tribal Area Development and Home Guard Babu Lal Kharadi, graced the occasion.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted Rajasthan’s strides in sustainable mining, stating, “Our mining sector employs around 35 lakh people. We’ve introduced a new M-Sand policy that is environmentally friendly and offers a high-quality alternative for building materials. By relaxing eligibility norms, including removing the three-year experience and three-crore turnover requirements, we’ve paved the way for increased participation in this sector.”

He further emphasised provisions under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024 aimed at incentivizing eco-friendly mining initiatives.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy lauded the state’s contribution, remarking, “Achieving mineral self-reliance is central to Vision 2047. With transformative reforms in the mineral sector, Rajasthan is at the forefront, producing 52 of 82 commercial minerals, including critical ones like zinc and silver. This underscores the state’s pivotal role in ensuring India’s resource security.”

Appreciating the Rajasthan Minerals Policy 2024, Reddy highlighted its focus on critical mineral exploration and streamlined auctions as vital steps for a resource-secure future.

Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, T Ravikanth, outlined Rajasthan’s sustainable mining framework, mentioning the Sand Policy 2024, Star Rating for Minor Minerals, and incentives for metal recovery from tailings as key initiatives for conserving natural resources.

Panel discussions explored cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven predictive analytics, autonomous mining vehicles, renewable energy integration, and mineral waste recycling. Emphasis was placed on decarbonization and building sustainable social infrastructure around mining activities.

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The session also featured prominent industry leaders, including Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.; Ranjit Rath, CMD of Oil India Ltd.; David Joseph Finn, GM of Hindustan Zinc’s Geotech Operations; Andrew Hall, CEO of Australian Mining Consultants; and Akshaydeep Mathur, Secretary General of the Federation of Mining Associations of Rajasthan.

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