HYDERABAD: The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and the Queensland government of Australia have reached a preliminary agreement to jointly produce 11 critical minerals, essential for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage systems, in Queensland.
According to a release, the collaboration aims to reduce India’s reliance on imports by tapping into Queensland’s mineral reserves.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Queensland’s Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment, and Training, Rosslyn Bates, finalised the partnership during a meeting at Singareni Bhavan on Monday. Vikramarka emphasised the growing global demand for minerals like cobalt, indium, chromium, and titanium, driven by the EV and renewable energy sectors. “India currently imports these minerals, but Queensland’s reserves offer a viable solution. This partnership will secure a sustainable supply chain,” he stated.
The SCCL will act as the nodal agency between the Telangana and Queensland governments, facilitating joint mining ventures and business expansion. A delegation from SCCL is set to visit Queensland soon to advance operational plans. Bates affirmed Queensland’s commitment to strengthening ties with SCCL, highlighting the mutual benefits of resource-sharing and technological exchange.
SCCL CMD N Balram and senior officials from both state governments attended the meeting.
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Sridhar Babu provided an in-depth briefing on the upcoming Life Sciences University, envisioned to be a global leader in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Given Telangana’s stronghold in these industries, the Queensland delegation expressed keen interest in forging strategic partnerships.
The discussion also covered the establishment of Telangana’s Sports University, with the delegation pledging support for future collaborations. They particularly lauded the skill university, which is designed to bridge the workforce-industry gap with tailor-made programmes that align with global market demands.
Beyond these initiatives, both sides agreed to explore joint efforts in education, research & development, and agriculture at an international scale. The Queensland representatives expressed their enthusiasm for actively participating in the state’s innovation-driven vision.