New Delhi: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR–National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, to collaborate on advanced research in red mud processing and enable the recovery of rare earth elements from this industrial by-product. The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD of NALCO, and Mr. Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), along with senior officials from both organizations.
Turning Industrial Waste into Valuable Resources
Red mud, a by-product of alumina refining, poses significant environmental disposal challenges. This collaboration aims to develop sustainable technologies to process red mud efficiently, transforming it from waste into a valuable resource. By enabling the extraction of critical rare earth elements, the initiative supports India’s strategic resource security while minimizing the environmental footprint of industrial operations.
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Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Circular Economy
The partnership aligns with NALCO’s long-term vision of innovation-driven growth and environmental stewardship. Through this research collaboration, NALCO seeks to adopt circular economy practices in mining and metal production, promoting sustainable industrial transformation. The project is expected to enhance resource efficiency, reduce industrial waste, and strengthen research-led development initiatives within the sector.
Strengthening Industry–Research Partnerships
By joining hands with CSIR–NML, NALCO is reinforcing its commitment to research and technology development in the aluminium and metal sector. The collaboration highlights the importance of strategic partnerships between industry and research institutions to address environmental challenges, improve operational sustainability, and drive innovative solutions for industrial by-products.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and one of India’s largest integrated aluminium producers. The company operates across bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and power generation, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainable development, and environmental responsibility. NALCO continues to be a benchmark for industry excellence and technological advancement in India’s metal and mining sector.
