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bring together governments, industry, investors, technology leaders, researchers, startups and
academia to strengthen partnerships, promote innovation and shape the future of sustainable and
technology-driven mining. Highlighting the transformative reforms undertaken over the past decade
under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he noted that transparent auctions,
commercial coal mining, accelerated exploration, ease of doing business and technology-led
governance have positioned India among the world's most attractive mining destinations. Referring
to emerging global challenges related to energy security, critical minerals and resilient supply chains,
he said India is pursuing an integrated approach that combines policy reforms, technological
advancement, value addition, sustainability and international collaboration to build a future-ready
mining ecosystem. The Minister expressed confidence that the event would strengthen global
partnerships, showcase India's mineral potential and technological capabilities, and contribute to
realizing the vision of Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. He urged all technology innovators,
researchers, industries and other stakeholders to be part of the India Mining Week 2026.

During the event, the Minister also launched the Online Portal Application for Registration of Coal
Exchanges and the Eighth Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, said
that India’s mining sector is emerging as a key driver of economic growth, regional development and
employment generation. He noted that the Government’s sustained focus on transparent
governance, responsible mining practices and technological advancement is creating new
opportunities across the sector. Emphasising the importance of collaboration among governments,
industry, academia and technology providers, he said India Mining Week 2026 would serve as an
important platform to exchange ideas, foster innovation and accelerate the development of a safe,
sustainable and globally competitive mining ecosystem.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, said that India Mining
Week provides a unique platform to showcase India's remarkable transformation in the mining sector
and highlight the immense opportunities it offers to global investors, technology providers and
industry stakeholders.

He highlighted that over the past decade, the Ministry of Coal has undertaken one of the most
comprehensive structural reform journeys, transforming the sector into a transparent, competitive,
technology-driven and investor-friendly ecosystem. As a result, India has achieved over one billion
tonnes of coal production for two consecutive years and crossed one billion tonnes of coal supply,
significantly strengthening the country's energy security, industrial productivity and economic
resilience.

Addressing the gathering, the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal, highlighted the strategic
importance of critical minerals in securing India's energy transition, advanced manufacturing
capabilities and long-term economic growth. He emphasised the Government's continued focus on
creating a transparent, competitive and investor-friendly mining ecosystem through progressive

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