Hyderabad: Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy will visit Australia from Oct 25 to 30 to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals, explore investment opportunities and secure supplies of raw materials essential for India’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors.During his visit to Sydney and Melbourne, Reddy will deliver a keynote address at the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) 2026 in Sydney and hold bilateral talks with Australian minister for resources Madeleine King on Oct 27.The discussions will focus on critical mineral supply chains, exploration, mining investments, processing technologies and joint research. Reddy will also inaugurate NMDC’s Sydney office and India Pavilion at IMARC, besides participating in a roundtable on critical minerals and rare earth elements with the Minerals Council of Australia.In Melbourne, he will inaugurate the Australian branch office of NBCC (India) Ltd on Oct 28. Memoranda of understanding between NBCC and Goldfields Australia will be exchanged in his presence.On Oct 29, Reddy will attend a conference at Monash University on critical minerals, emerging mining technologies, environmental sustainability and skill development. He will also meet researchers, industry representatives and Victorian govt agencies to explore collaboration and investment opportunities.
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