Mr. G. Kishan Reddy, recently led a high-level Indian delegation for the India-Chile Mining Indus-
try Round Table.

The event witnessed significant discussions aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations in the mining sector. In his address, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy emphasized India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Chile in copper, lithium, and other critical minerals, highlighting the growing importance of these minerals in India’s industrial growth and sustainable energy transition.

Mr. Aurora Williams, Minister of Mines, Chile, spoke about Chile’s leadership in the global mining sector, particularly in copper and lithium, and expressed enthusiasm for expanding collaboration with India to meet both nations’ mineral needs and support the transition to greener technologies.

The round table organised by the International Copper Association, India focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in various key areas of the mining sector, including mineral exploration, sustainable mining practices, and value-added mineral processing.

Discussions also revolved around renewing the existing India-Chile Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Geology and Mineral Resources.