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Bengaluru Critical Minerals Conference

VenueKalinga 2 DaysDay 1 & 2 TimeD1 11 AM–6 PM · D2 10 AM–5 PM

India’s critical minerals imperative — from supply security to domestic value creation.

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Agenda

Indicative programme — may change as speakers are confirmed.

16 sessions
Day 01

Strategic Foundations · Security · Extraction & Innovation

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2 keynotes5 panels8 sessions
  1. 10:3011:00
    Registration & networking coffee30 min
  2. 11:0011:1515 min
    KeynoteSession 01

    India’s critical minerals imperative — NCMM progress & 2030 ambition

    National context, progress under the National Critical Minerals Mission, and 2030 targets.

  3. 11:1512:151 h
    PanelSession 02

    Geopolitics of critical minerals — India’s strategic positioning in a multipolar world

    Geopolitical shifts, concentration of supply, diversification strategies and India’s positioning. Outcome: policy and partnership recommendations.

  4. 12:1512:3015 min
    KeynoteSession 03

    The global critical minerals outlook — demand, supply risks and investment priorities

    Global demand-supply analysis, key risk factors and the investment priorities shaping the landscape.

  5. 12:3013:301 h
    PanelSession 04

    Critical minerals security & supply chain sustainability

    Supply chain vulnerability, import dependence, resilience strategies and pathways to long-term sustainability for India.

  6. 13:3014:30
    Networking lunch1 h
  7. 14:3015:301 h
    PanelSession 05

    Extraction technologies for critical metals — challenges and opportunities

    Primary extraction challenges, emerging technologies, process optimisation and opportunities for India.

  8. 15:3016:301 h
    PanelSession 06

    Innovation showcase: AI for exploration, advanced processing & materials solutions

    AI, robotics, IoT, predictive maintenance, automation, electrification and remote operations in exploration and processing.

  9. 16:3017:301 h
    PanelSession 07

    Critical minerals for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors & defence

    Supply requirements and strategic sourcing for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor and defence applications.

  10. 17:3018:0030 min
    ClosingSession 08

    Day 1 closing remarks & preview of Day 2

    The conference chair summarises key takeaways and sets the stage for Day 2.

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  • 0216 keynotes & panels with Q&A
  • 03Networking lunch & introductions
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    About the conference

    Critical minerals are the vitamins of modern technology: EVs, electronics, defence and renewables cannot run without them, and India imports most of what it uses.

    The question in this room

    How does India secure, process, recycle and manufacture with critical minerals — and become self-reliant by 2030?

    Why it matters

    India depends almost entirely on imports for the minerals behind batteries, electronics and clean energy.

    100%imported

    of the lithium, cobalt and nickel India used in 2020.

    60%imported

    of the graphite, the anode material in lithium-ion cells, India used in 2020.

    24critical minerals

    covered by the National Critical Mineral Mission (2024-25 to 2030-31), which aims to identify 1,200 deposits by 2030.

    Source: Ministry of Mines data for 2020 (published 2023), as reported by Mongabay India; Union Cabinet approval of the National Critical Mineral Mission, January 2025.

    The programme
    16Sessions
    6Keynotes & addresses
    10Panel discussions
    250Delegate seats
    2Days
    How the time is spentShare of programme time, from the agenda
    15hours
    • Panel discussions67%10 h
    • Keynotes & addresses13%2 h
    • Networking & lunch20%3 h
    Graphite India used, 2020Imported versus mined at home
    60%imported
    • Imported60%3 in 5 t
    • Domestic40%2 in 5 t
    Focus areas
    1. 01Geopolitics
    2. 02Supply Security
    3. 03Extraction Tech
    4. 04AI & Processing
    5. 05Rare Earths
    6. 06Battery Materials
    7. 07Urban Mining
    Who should attend
    • Mining & exploration companies
    • Battery & EV manufacturers
    • Recyclers & urban miners
    • Semiconductor, electronics & defence OEMs
    • Policy makers & PSUs
    • Investors & project developers
    • Technology & machinery providers
    In plain words

    The vitamins of modern technology

    Critical minerals are extremely important for modern life — but difficult or risky to obtain. EVs, electronics, defence and renewables can’t work without them, and India imports most of what it uses.

    01LiLithium

    The key metal in rechargeable batteries

    02NiNickel

    Makes EV batteries stronger and longer-lasting

    03CoCobalt

    Battery performance and safety

    04CGraphite

    The anode side of lithium-ion cells

    05REERare earths

    17 metals behind permanent magnets

    06CuCopper

    Wiring and electrification

    Day 1 flow

    Policy & geopolitics → Global outlook → Supply security → Extraction tech → AI & innovation

    Day 2 flow

    Demand → Recovery → Rare earth magnets → Battery materials → Urban mining → Roadmap 2030

    Format

    Keynotes run 15 minutes, panels 60. Lunch tables are grouped by theme: Policy, Exploration, Processing, Finance.

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    Speakers

    We’re confirming practitioners, regulators and investors for every slot. Register to hear first.

    01/04
    Announcing soonKeynote · Kalinga 2
    02/04
    Announcing soonPanel · Kalinga 2
    03/04
    Announcing soonPanel · Kalinga 2
    04/04
    Announcing soonChair · Kalinga 2
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    Know the language

    A short glossary so first-timers and specialists start from the same page.

    NCMM

    National Critical Minerals Mission — India’s programme to find, extract, process and recycle critical minerals.

    REEs

    Rare Earth Elements — 17 metals needed for the permanent magnets in EV motors, wind turbines and defence systems.

    Permanent magnets

    Very strong magnets that keep their magnetism — critical for EV motors and turbines.

    Urban mining

    Recovering valuable metals from e-waste, batteries and industrial residues instead of new mines.

    Black mass

    The shredded, metal-rich powder recovered from spent lithium-ion batteries.

    Import dependence

    Relying on other countries for most supply — leaving industry exposed to price shocks and cut-offs.

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