NMDC, India’s state-owned mining giant, has officially launched a global resource hunt by opening a new office in Dubai to explore acquisitions in critical minerals across Africa, Australia, and South America. The company is specifically targeting high-demand materials like lithium, copper, cobalt, and coking coal to boost its international portfolio and reduce dependency on traditional iron-ore operations .
This strategic pivot aligns with India’s broader mission to secure clean-energy and battery-related resources, following earlier exploration agreements in Chile and Australia. By tapping new geographies and diversifying into minerals essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy, NMDC is positioning itself as a key player in India’s critical minerals roadmap.
