GMDC and NMDC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration in Rare Earth Elements Sector Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC), a state-owned enterprise under the Government of Gujarat, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Limited, a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Government of India. The agreement focuses on exploring collaborative opportunities in the Rare Earth Elements (REE) sector, with an emphasis on developing an integrated value chain around GMDC’s Ambadungar Rare Earth deposit in Gujarat. The partnership aims to assess the potential for exploration, mining, beneficiation, processing, and downstream applications of rare earth resources. The collaboration between GMDC and NMDC is expected to facilitate technical cooperation, project development, and the exploration of business structures within the rare earth domain. The MoU also outlines plans for knowledge exchange, technical assessments, and coordinated efforts to advance the development of rare earth resources. This initiative aligns with GMDC’s broader strategy to enhance resource utilization, build indigenous processing capabilities, and validate pilot-stage technologies at the Ambadungar deposit. The partnership is part of India’s national effort to strengthen domestic capabilities in critical minerals and reduce reliance on imports. Rare earth elements are essential for sectors such as clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, and strategic industries. By focusing on the Ambadungar deposit, the collaboration seeks to leverage Gujarat’s geological potential while contributing to India’s long-term energy and industrial goals.#india #ambadungar_rare_earth_deposit #gujarat_mineral_development_corporation_ltd #nmdc_limited #rare_earth_elements
Gujarat Govt's GMDC Signs MoU with NMDC to Explore Rare Earth Elements The Gujarat government's Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the central public sector enterprise National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to explore collaboration opportunities in the rare earth elements (REE) sector. The agreement aims to foster technical cooperation, project development, and potential business structures to advance the extraction and utilization of rare earth resources. Under the MoU, both organizations will focus on evaluating the feasibility of establishing an integrated rare earth value chain in Gujarat. This includes activities such as exploration, mining, beneficiation, processing, and downstream applications. The partnership will prioritize the assessment of GMDC's Ambadungar Rare Earth deposit, which is expected to play a central role in the initiative. The collaboration is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, technical evaluation, and coordinated efforts to accelerate the development of rare earth resources. GMDC highlighted that the partnership will contribute to advancing the sector by leveraging expertise and resources from both entities. The move underscores Gujarat's strategic interest in positioning itself as a key player in the global rare earth market, which is critical for high-tech industries and green energy technologies. The agreement reflects growing emphasis on securing critical minerals to support India's industrial and technological growth. By combining GMDC's regional expertise with NMDC's national infrastructure and technical capabilities, the partnership aims to address challenges such as resource exploration, sustainable extraction, and value addition.#gujarat_govt #gmrc #nmrc #ambadungar_rare_earth_deposit #governance
