India has long been recognized as a nation well endowed in natural mineral resources. The country has immense potential for mining resources and reserves and is currently among the top 10 global producers of many minerals. Despite the slowdown, India is still the second-fastest growing economy, after China. Mining and metals are an essential global industry that will provide key materials needed for the energy transition to a lower-carbon economy. Consumer and investor expectations continue to drive improvements in environmental, social and governance standards.

India plays a significant role in the production of essential minerals, which has a notable impact on environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic development. Despite the diversity in the mining and metals industry, the country has the potential to contribute positively to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the implementation of the Paris Agreement. However, as part of this sector, mining and metals companies must grapple with numerous variable factors.

These include the increasing expectations of environmental, social, and governance standards, the need to de carbonize value chains, geopolitical risks, the shift towards digitalization, and the unique challenges posed by portfolio and capital investment decisions.

The Government of India is also working towards the development of the metals and mining sector by launching key policy initiatives and regulatory interventions in the auction process, levy of duties, and land availability. Private sector has also adapted new technologies, automation and digitization. However, there is still a considerable scope of improvement .

Focus of India Mining Conclave 2023:

The conference is divided into 4 Technical sessions as below:

TECHNICAL SESSION -1 Regulatory Scenario: Challenges and Opportunities in Mining

TECHNICAL SESSION -2 Environment Social &Corporate Governance in Mining

TECHNICAL SESSION -3 Transportation & Logistics :The challenges in Mining Industry

TECHNICAL SESSION-4 Innovation Technology & Skill Development in Mining -Work Force ready for future Adoption of Industry 4.0 & A.I.

Against this background, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Association with Department of Steel & Mines, Government of Odisha is organizing the "2nd India Mining Conclave 2023" on 27th September 2023 ,1000 hours onwards at Hotel Mayfair Convention , Bhubaneswar, Odisha.